'The Odyssey' Shows Audiences Want Films Made the Hard Way

This year's box-office standouts, including "Project Hail Mary" and "Obsession," were crafted by filmmakers who relied on hard work and practical filmmaking over digital shortcuts. Meanwhile, CGI-heavy franchise entries like "Supergirl," "Moana" and "The Mandalorian and Grogu" disappointed both audiences and critics. "The Odyssey" reinforces the trend that viewers reward genuine creative effort on screen.

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