Took two Gen Zs to see Niu Lai and both commented “better than Odyssey.” One is an avid reader of Greek mythology and has read different book versions, and he was disappointed by Nolan’s omissions and selection of the stories (the missing Nobody part in the Cyclops line is the most egregious in his opinion); the other is almost 16 and saw themes of personal growth, loyalty, and sacrifice in Niu Lai. I interviewed them over hotpot after the movie, and both agree this was the true hero’s journey.
As absurd as the Niu Lai’s graphics are (one Gen Z commented on the ever changing size proportion of the bird to Niu Lai’s mom), one movie attendee taking a call in the middle of the film, and the slowness of pace (it’s also anti-dopamine rush another key difference to Odyssey’s continuously climaxxing music score), the Gen Zs loved it and would recommend to all their friends.
See hotpot meatball that resemble le tree🌳 in movie.