The new trailer for Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film 'The Odyssey' has been released online, offering fans a glimpse of character first looks, epic battles, and mythical creatures. However, it is a specific dialogue that has set social media abuzz with criticism.
Trailer Dialogue Ignites Controversy
The trailer features a conversation between Robert Pattinson's character Antinous, the primary villain, and Tom Holland's Telemachus. Many netizens have expressed frustration over what they perceive as 'ridiculous' Americanized dialogues that clash with the epic's ancient Greek setting.
One line that drew particular ire comes from Pattinson's Antinous, who tells Telemachus, "You're pining for a daddy that you didn't even know." Holland's Telemachus responds with, "My dad is coming home." These lines have not only raised eyebrows but have also led fans of the original epic to criticize what they see as a modernized, Americanized interpretation of the story.
Social Media Reactions
Viewers took to social media to share their thoughts. One user wrote, "The new trailer for The Odyssey looks absolutely stunning. Christopher Nolan leaves no stone unturned and is a master of the visuals. The only thing that bugs me is Tom Holland's character saying, 'My dad is coming home.' Come on, Spidey, this is supposed to be a period film." Another commented, "Anyone else think the dialogue in The Odyssey trailer is all over the place? You got some characters talking in a Shakespearean tone while another throws out the line 'my Dad will return.' Seems really off."
A third viewer added, "I've been withholding judgment on Nolan's The Odyssey because I've actually enjoyed the visuals so far, but hearing Tom Holland say 'my dad is coming home' took me so far out of it I don't know if I can recover."
Some reactions questioned the historical accuracy of the language. One post read, "'Daddy' in the Late Bronze Age? Mycenaean Greece wasn't doing TikTok dialogue... but Nolan's Odyssey might convince some people otherwise." Another noted, "Interesting that Nolan is going with 'Daddy' and 'Dad' instead of 'father.'"
Visuals Praised Despite Dialogue Criticism
Despite the backlash over the dialogue, many viewers acknowledged the film's impressive scale and visual grandeur. One user wrote, "The Odyssey dialogue is kind of ridiculous and Tom Holland's Telemachus saying 'dad' annoyed me bad, but the movie looks so incredible I can't really be mad."
About the Film
'The Odyssey' is based on the ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer. It remains one of Nolan's most anticipated projects of the year, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The film is set for release in the summer of 2026.
