Russian film blogger Evgeny Bazhenov, widely known online as BadComedian, has mocked the three-hour running time of director Christopher Nolan's movie The Odyssey in a Telegram post.
Sharing his reaction on social media, Bazhenov joked that Nolan conveyed the emotions of the protagonist perfectly because watching the screening made him want to go home desperately.
To illustrate his reaction, the reviewer uploaded a meme featuring actor Robert Pattinson, who portrays the character Antinous in the film. The image parodied the Russian television matchmaking program Let's Get Married by placing a bored looking Pattinson inside the show's room for suitors.
Satirical response to epic film
Bazhenov has established a prominent presence online under his channel name BadComedian, where he produces detailed satirical reviews of major motion pictures. His content often incorporates references to Russian television and internet meme culture.
The television program referenced in his meme, Let's Get Married, is a long-running dating show on Russian television in which potential partners sit in separate rooms while awaiting their introduction.
In Nolan's film, actor Matt Damon plays Odysseus, the legendary figure from the ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. The story follows the hero on a grueling ten-year journey home to his wife Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway, following the Trojan War.
Ensemble cast and literary criticism
In Greek mythology, the character of Antinous is one of the main suitors competing for Penelope's hand during her husband's long absence. Pattinson portrays the character alongside a high-profile cast that includes Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.
Nolan is a British-American director known for producing large-scale cinematic releases that draw global audiences. His adaptation of the classical poem arrived in theaters amid widespread public interest.
The comment from Bazhenov came shortly after the project faced additional scrutiny, following criticism from a translator of Homer's original poem the day before.
