EDIT. UPDATED REVIEW HEAVY SPOILER WARNING. I think this adaptation is beautifully made. What stood out to me most is how it explores grief in such a direct, unflinching way that it's impossible to ignore. Yes, Nolan rewrites parts of Homer's story to better suit his vision and make it more accessible to modern audiences, but I became so immersed in everything surrounding the narrative that I found myself appreciating the film for what it is rather than what it changes. As the story unfolds, its exploration of shame begins to outweigh even its grief. Shame becomes the film's emotional core, carrying far more weight than simple regret. I also loved the symbolism. The lotus represents repression and self-imposed imprisonment, while Athena's trinket serves as a constant reminder of Odysseus' guilt and the burden of his own ego. Personally, I don't think the film lacks much. Could the female characters have been given more development? Absolutely. But I wouldn't trade any part of the screenplay to make room for it. Every scene feels deliberate and falls perfectly into place. By the end, all I wanted to do was pick up Homer's Odyssey and experience the original for myself.