This take is spot on for how Nolan handles moral ambiguity. Odysseus literally broke into Polyphemus’s home, ate his food, demanded gifts, and then acted shocked when a giant monster defended his territory. By framing the blinding with raw, visceral agony rather than triumphant heroism, Nolan forces you to see Odysseus not as a traditional hero, but as an arrogant trespasser whose hubris brings immediate curse and ruin upon his whole crew.
tom holland saying “i hope the movie can serve as a beacon of hope to young people that, there’s real bravery in asking for hope. and there’s nothing more important than friends, family, and leaning on the people that you love” about brand new day is so perfect to me