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The Odyssey is Proof That Politics Makes a Person Miserable

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The Odyssey is Proof That Politics Makes a Person Miserable

TL;DR

  • Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is close to crossing the $1 billion mark at the box office.
  • This is remarkable for a three-hour, R-rated, sword-and-sandal epic.
  • The film features dialogue drawn from 3,000 years ago.
  • It has also received high praise from critics and audiences.