Was Odysseus, the legendary Greek warrior, actually a wimp?
The most trenchant criticisms of Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster movie involve how he portrays the hero of the tale.
by Rich Lowry
It’s true that Nolan modernizes the Greek hero for a contemporary audience, but what was he supposed to do?
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Matt Damon in The Odyssey
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About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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Was Odysseus, the legendary Greek warrior, actually a wimp?
The most trenchant criticisms of Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster movie involve how he portrays the hero of the tale.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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