THE ODYSSEY 1997
A film review by Timothy Voon
Copyright 1997 Timothy Voon
Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. Cast (in credits order) Armand Assante - Odysseus; Greta Scacchi - Penelope, Geraldine Chaplin, Jeroen Krabb=E9, Christopher Lee, Irene Papas, Bernadette Peters - Circe, Eric Roberts, Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa L. Williams - Calypso. Written by Homer (poem), Andrei Konchalovsky, Christopher Solimine.
Odysseus the cunning ruler of Ithica, who fought at the sides of Achilles, and brought about the fall of Troy with his ingenious contraption - the Trojan Horse. Who defied Poseidon, and claimed the right of victory over Troy as his own; thus angering the gods and was cursed for twenty years, never to return to his home land and fair Penelope.
Dear Odysseus, A few simple words from a lowly movie critic. Have you ever heard of the phrase, "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Obviously not. I guess it takes some people, especially Greek heroes of the tragic realm, a lot longer to realise that they have made a mistake. A simple apology would have saved Odysseus, and his crew a lot of unnecessary demise and heart ache.
"PENELOPE" a non-rhyming poem by Tim Voon.
Penelope, fair Penelope. I weep for you. Whilst you raised your son alone, and watched your mother-in-law die, Your stubborn husband was being tossed through and fro on the waves of destiny.
He claimed to be forever loyal, and loving, He was in truth having one heck of a time in the bed of Circe (10 years); When he was through with her, he moved on to Calypso (5 years). I guess one goddess was not enough to quench his lusty loins.
Fair Penelope, ever true. You kept your word, and lay not with another man, If only your Odysseus was as pure, as your sweet, gentle heart. You deserved better.
Comment: Now lets hear the tale again, Homer Simpson style.
Timothy Voon e-mail: stirling@netlink.com.au
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