The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long
TL;DR
Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new retelling of the story made entirely with AI is so bad that it might just make viewers hate the original tale altogether. The new film, called Odysseus: The Fall, comes via AI firm Fountain 0 and is written and directed by company cofounder Ash Koosha, who also lent his likeness to the title character and created all of the music.
Nauti's Take
What stands out is that a tiny studio can now produce a feature-length film with AI, including the score and a digital lead actor, which shows how far production costs have fallen. The problem is that runtime and tooling do not replace a script, editing or acting, and a weak flagship attempt hurts the reputation of AI films as a whole.
For creators, the real opportunity sits in previs, short formats and music sketches, while anyone planning a full feature should keep storytelling in human hands.
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