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The Return

Drama History Adventure

2024, Movie, 1h 56min

After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

Country: United Kingdom,Greece,France,Italy

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Reviews

Critic Marshall Shaffer

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Uberto Pasolini adapts epic poetry on an intimate scale...

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Elijah Gonzalez

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This is The Odyssey filtered through modern grit and the haze of a post-Vietnam War film, presenting stark shots of an island in disrepair as Odysseus is tortured by what he’s done.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

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The performers are fully committed to the film’s vision.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic David Jenkins

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...from its slow build-up comes a rousing finale, with Penelope setting an impossible feat of strength and agility as the benchmark for her new marriage material (as it should be!).

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes bring fierce class to elemental Odyssey adaptation.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Dan Jolin

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...a refreshingly grown-up and grounded take on swords and sandals.

Read full review at Empire

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In "The Return," a weary king makes a long-awaited journey back to his homeland after two decades of turmoil and war. Odysseus returns to find Ithaca in disarray, where his beloved wife is held captive and their son faces grave danger from power-hungry suitors. Stripped of his former glory, he must confront harrowing memories and rediscover the courage that once defined him. As he navigates the treacherous waters of loyalty, family, and redemption, the stakes rise for Odysseus in a battle not just for survival but for love and legacy. This historical adventure unfolds as an epic tale of resilience against overwhelming odds. Will he reclaim what is rightfully his before it's too late?