This mythological tale begins 20 years after Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) left Ithaca to conquer Troy. Back home, his wife (Juliette Binoche) waits for his return, while numerous suitors (many of them with gym bods) threaten the island’s security and future. This is an intense story told with gravatas, which also translates to SLOW! The tedious pacing makes it feel like the film is running in slow motion. On the positive side, there are lovely locations captured by Marius Pamduru’s beautiful cinematography. As expected, the performances of Fiennes and Binoche are subdued, yet powerful. Director Uberto Pasolini has created some compelling moments, but his allowance for such a dreadful pace keeps the story from being as effective as it could have been. 
(2.5 / 5)
