Product: The Odyssey [VHS] (1997)
Rating: 4.0
Wow! Books Was Great!
This movie, THE ODYSSEY was really good and educational. This movie was based on the epic poem written by Homer. This movie had lots of action and suspense. My favorite scene was on Calypso's island. Calypso hadn't seen a man in a long time, and she tried her hardest to keep Odysseus on her island. But Zeus stepped in and made Calypso turn Odysseus free. My favorite characters were Telemachus, Achilles, Odysseus, and Calypso. Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, was very brave and never gave up hope that his father was still alive. Achilles, a great war hero, couldn't be killed unless he was cut on his ankle. Odysseus, king of Ithica, helped defeat Troy and made it back home safely. Calypso was my all time favorite. This is probably because she is the best looking character in the movie. Another thing I liked about this movie was its historical background. The tunics that they wore were the same as the Greeks of that time wore. They also showed the olive pressing which was a big part of Greek life back then. The display of Social customs also had some historic background. If you went to visit another kingdom you would bring gifts, and receive a place to stay and a feast. Lastly, they showed the geography of Greece. They showed the mountainous and hilly terrain of ancient Greece. Overall, I think this movie was a great, and I would recommend it to everyone.