Emily Wilson, renowned translator of Homer's *Odyssey*, condemned Christopher Nolan's film adaptation, citing its lack of psychological, emotional, political, and ethical depth.
Nolan had referred to Wilson's translation while working on the film
Jul 28, 2026
04:30 pm
What's the storyEmily Wilson, the British-American classicist who translated Homer's The Odyssey in 2017, has heavily criticized Christopher Nolan's film adaptation.
In an essay for the London Review of Books, she said it "has nothing convincing to say" and "lacks psychological, emotional, political and ethical depth."
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