VeteranLight
I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Reptileenbu
Did you people see the same film I saw?
Siflutter
It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Lee Eisenberg
Mario Camerini's "Ulisse" ("Ulysses" in English) is a fun romp, with Kirk Douglas as the Greek warrior who spends years trying to return to Ithaca after participating in the destruction of Troy. A lot of the movie is corny, but no one watches these movies expecting the sort of material that you'd see in a Stanley Kubrick movie.Probably the greatest adaptation of "The Odyssey" is the Coen brothers' "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", starring George Clooney, John Turturro and Tim Blake Nelson as escaped convicts in Depression-era Mississippi (it has one of the greatest soundtracks ever). Watching this version, I kept picturing the characters from the Coens' movie.All in all, this movie definitely hits a Homer!
anglhnsn1
I remember seeing this movie at about 8 yrs. old; I thought it was thrilling; I enjoyed it a lot better than Jason & The Argonauts; If any one knows where I can purchase the DVD/VCR please let me know; I've been waiting such along time to see it again. I think this is one of Kirk Doughlas' best; a lot of action and a good story; it doesn't matter if it were true or not, I think it was very well done; I was fully entertained; I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this movie. I think Kirk Douglas is such a great actor; I don't believe there were any of his movies that I didn't enjoy. He can play any character; I don't know if he ever won an Oscar but if he hasn't, he should have.
thinker1691
Any history class which desires to imbue students with imagination, needs this film in their library on Ancient Greece. In 1955 this movie on the wanderings of the Trojan Hero "Ulysses" made it's way across the country. In the professional opinion of many a history teacher, this movie fell far short of being historically accurate, but in it's basic rendition of Homer's classical, it proved a masterpiece. In this version, fans saw the Greek Ithican King as portrayed by Kirk Douglas. For his fans it was a perfect role and one which convinced us, he was indeed a true thespian. Through his legendary encounters with the Titan, Polythemeus, The Sirens of the rocks, and of course, Circe, the witch, he is pitted against all the ancient Gods. But it is his final challenge by the suitors who wish to claim his wife and throne, which is his greatest threat, for they are led by the champion Antinoos (Anthony Quinn), from the island of Encephelonea. Only through a special contest and with the help of Athena, can he regain his kingdom, his wife and his son. This is a classic in its own right and like our hero, has never been equaled. ****
mrharper77
I have always been a fan of Kirk Douglas, AND, of Homer's two books "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey".So when I saw this film it was, for me, what they call a "two-fer" or two for the price of one.The scenes with Polyphemus still impress me, and yes the comments about the wine not really being wine ( no time to ferment) are understandable, but, they don't really diminish the scene. (Hey, it's the movies).Another thing about ANY of these Italian movies, from this one to the traditional "Hercules" movies, is where do they find all those GORGEOUS women?. YIKES!!.I also love the scenes between the witch Circe, and Ulysses, there is a faint green glow the lighting designer bathes Circe with, to make her seem more "spooky".All in all this is a great movie for those who like Greco-Roman mythology, or Italian sword and sandal films, or even if you are a big Kirk Douglas fan!. BTW, look for a young Anthony Quinn, and remember that these two men would join up again later in "Lust for Life".So sit back and enjoy a 2500 year old story that seems as fresh and exciting as any story you see today, maybe even more so!. Pssst sorry NO GCI!
