Satirical piece mocks Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey' with absurd claims
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The Onion Staff
A touch underbaked. Edible, but you'll want a strong coffee alongside.
Summary
A satirical article about Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey,' poking fun at Nolan's filmmaking style with absurd claims about casting (Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider), practical effects using real gods and goddesses, brand integration forcing Odysseus to take a Carnival cruise, and a running gag about characters saying "It smells terrible in here" for historical accuracy.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledStars returning include Nolan favorites Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Chris Rock, Kevin James, and Rob Schneider
Maintains strict historical accuracy by having a character state 'It smells terrible in here' every few lines in the script
Favoring practical effects over heavy CGI, Nolan insisted on using real gods and goddesses
Brand integration forces Odysseus to take Carnival Cruise ship home
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