cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/49370415

I have virtually zero knowledge of The Odyssey as a Greek mythology, save for a few recognisable names like the Helen of Troy, the Trojan War etc. I do want to enjoy the movie to its fullest, and if learning about the plot material is essential to it, then so be it. Is there a good resource giving a summarized version of the plot enough to understand the film? If so, I would really appreciate it if you shared it here.

  • lime!@feddit.nu
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    2 days ago

    i’d think the point of any good film is to be a self-contained experience. a huge film like this is meant to be seen by everyone, no matters their knowledge on greek mythology.

      • kernelle@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        2·
        2 days ago

        Looked into going to the closest one near me, at €32 per ticket every showing was sold out for at least a week. But I’ve never had the full IMAX experience before.

        I think I’d be willing to pay double the regular ticket price to try it out for once but full theaters can be a genuine dealbreaker.

      • lime!@feddit.nu
        2·
        2 days ago

        i’m fine with that, i can’t stand imax theaters. way too loud and you get neck pain from the size of the screen.

          • lime!@feddit.nu
            2·
            2 days ago

            i don’t have any idea what that means. all i know is, the only times i’ve been to an imax it was cramped, hot, and loud, the stairs were dangerously steep, the theatre seated like 50 people, and you had to constantly look around to follow what was happening because rather than filming in a way that supports a large screen, e.g. a small focus area with immersive backgrounds around it, they film it like normal with closeups, dynamic camera angles swooping around during action, and two-camera conversations.

            you just felt like a fly spying on giant people. an ambilight tv and a pair of headphones would have been more immersive.

      • TryingSomethingNew@sopuli.xyz
        1·
        2 days ago

        Fewer than that. The San Antonio IMAX has had issues and since they no longer make them, may be out of commission forever.

        Clarification: they had a 70mm film projector.