The Odyssey (1997)

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Utilizing an exceptional international all-star cast and excellent special effects, Hallmark entertainment and American Zoetrope productions created this fun-filled adaptation of Homer's most-famous epic poem. It was originally broadcast as a four-hour miniseries on the NBC network. The story faithfully chronicles the many adventures of sailor Odysseus (Armand Assante), his colorful crew as they encounter a variety of mythical figures, including Odysseus's spiritual guide Athena (Isabella Rossellini), the seductive Calypso (Vanessa Williams) and the treacherous Eurymachus (Eric Roberts). Highlights include the Trojan Horse (made to original scale and filmed on location in the ruins of Troy) sequence. Much of the miniseries was filmed in Europe and on the Mediterranean, making it a feast for the eye. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Starring:: Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, (more)

Director(s):: Andrei Konchalovsky

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG13

Format(s):: DVD
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Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 180 mins

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Director(s):: Andrei Konchalovsky

Writer(s):: Chris Solimine, Andrei Konchalovsky

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG13(Watch With Your Kids, Suitable for Children, Violence, Adult Situations)

Categories:: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action / Adventure

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	Robinson G.

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

Very entertaining movie. Some of the special effects rival today's motion pictures. I had a problem with the dialogue recording, the voices you hear don't seem to be coming out of the characters' mouths. Some scenes are anti-climactic and sometimes the story-line taking place in Ithaca gets tired. The second half of the movie (it's a 3-hour film) is by far the best. It's as though they finally figured out the right pacing and even the acting improves. The story itself becomes more engaging, though maybe not as adventurous as in the first half. Younsters are most likely to enjoy this movie, but there's some very gory and violent scenes.

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	Evelyn W.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

From the moment when Odysseus races to help Penelope with the birth of their son to his long-awaited reunion with his wife, family, and kingdom, my students were enraptured. The settings, the action, the creatures, and the characters of Homer's epic came alive for them. An excellent rendition, and while the script writers took some liberties with the sequence of events and missing elements, this movie version rates high on their list of favorites. EDW, Lynchburg, VA

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	Debbie M.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Great Movie

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