Nolan's The Odyssey reveals its depth on second viewing

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the ancient Greek epic is unusually straightforward by the director's standards — the plot unfolds naturally and ends neatly, without mind-bending twists. Yet watching it a second time rewards the viewer, particularly in revealing how Nolan constructs the character of Odysseus himself. The film is compared to the Dark Knight trilogy in its relative clarity, but the title character provides the key reason for a repeat viewing.

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