Trump needs the obvious lesson of hit movie as he destroys US: conservative
Alternet • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Some prominent right-wing supporters of Donald Trump have criticized Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of "The Odyssey" for its diverse casting, including Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as the Greek warrior Sinon.
- Conservative columnist David French argues that Nolan’s film conveys a fundamentally conservative message about moral consequences, depicting Odysseus as morally haunted for violating ancient laws and committing war crimes, ultimately choosing exile over triumph.
- French suggests the film offers a cautionary lesson relevant to Trump’s presidency, highlighting how prideful rule-breakers who defy universal moral laws may prosper temporarily but will ultimately face consequences.
- Liberal commentator Thom Hartmann echoes this view, interpreting the film as a critique of Trump and his administration’s violations of foundational Western principles, warning of potential repercussions for such actions.
- Despite backlash from some conservatives labeling the film as “woke” due to its casting choices, Nolan dismissed these criticisms as irrelevant, emphasizing the film’s deeper moral and political themes beyond identity politics.
