With talk of the Odyssey adaptation looming, a much quieter version of the story managed to slip under the radar this year. The Return tells the tale of Odysseus after he returns home. Ralph Fiennes stars in this Greek tale of family, and reunification. It did get a film festival premiere as well as a limited theatrical release. This means that it is technically eligible for awards but it has been so quiet that I am not sure that it will get any attention. I have long said that films released in December do not get the attention that they deserve, despite the academy having early access to the films, and there being almost an entire month from end of year to actual nominations. If I can do it with a job, so can the academy members that don’t have to work for a living (that means all of them).
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I have been obsessed with the Odyssey since about 8th grade, I love Greek mythology. The Return is such a beautiful addition to this epic that so many love. It is well written, well acted and sticks true to the essence of its source material. To craft an entire movie around just the ending of such an iconic story is difficult but this was just so well done. 10/10, truly an incredible film.
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