In the world of cinema, there are some films which you watch just for entertainment, and there are some for which you have to prepare properly. Hollywood veteran director Christopher Nolan’s mega-ambitious film ‘The Odyssey’ is part of this second category. There is a huge craze among the audience about this film which is going to hit the Indian theaters tomorrow. If you’ve booked tickets to this movie—especially the IMAX 70mm screening—consider this an important warning: don’t make the mistake of arriving at the theater at the last minute.
Try to reach the theater at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time so that you can avoid the traffic, long lines and popcorn counter crowds and grab your seat before the lights go out. There is a very interesting and big reason behind this.
A chance to see the prologue of ‘Dune: Part Three’!
According to the news coming from the Hollywood corridors, a big surprise can be given on some selected IMAX screenings of ‘The Odyssey’ before the start of the main film. It is rumored that the audience will be shown a 4-minute exclusive prologue of Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film ‘Dune: Part Three’. Although it has not been officially confirmed for every market, but this speculation has peaked the curiosity among cinema lovers. Fans arriving late may miss a bigger surprise than the trailer.
Nolan’s past history bears witness
Christopher Nolan is no stranger to surprising audiences with early footage. Earlier in 2007, the opening sequence of his film ‘The Dark Knight’ was shown on some of the I Am Legend IMAX screens. Four years later, a 6-minute prologue of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ was played before ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’, which created a stir by giving a glimpse of Tom Hardy’s ‘Bane’ look months before its release.
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What is the story of 3,000 year old ‘The Odyssey’?
To better understand this film, which was shot entirely with IMAX cameras, it is important to know its mythological background. Originally it is an epic written by the Greek poet Homer. The story follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who sets out on a long journey to return home after winning the Trojan War. In this 10-year-long journey, cruel gods of the sea, a giant one-eyed monster (Cyclops), magical sirens and terrible disasters stand in their way.
At the core of this mythological saga lie human emotions – the yearning to return home, the desire to meet loved ones and the unwavering determination to survive in adverse circumstances. The famous wooden Trojan horse of war and his wife Penelope, who waited for her husband for years at home, are the strongest pillars of this epic.
The golden rule of Nolan’s film: ‘Pay complete attention’
Christopher Nolan’s cinema is never meant to ‘pass time’. His vision demands complete attention, dedication and presence on screen from the audience. The smallest thing seen in the film or a seemingly trivial visual can later prove to be the biggest turning point of the story.
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So, viewers who have booked tickets for ‘The Odyssey’, leave home early, put your phones on silent mode and enjoy every second of this grand celebration of cinema. Remember, Homer’s Odysseus spent years finding his way home, all you have to do is leave 30 minutes early to get to your theater!