The themes of returning home and reversing time have always been central to Christopher Nolan's films.
返家與逆轉時光,始終是克里斯多福·諾蘭電影的核心命題。
In Interstellar, the astronauts endure the agonizing passage of twenty-three years during their interstellar journey—a span nearly equivalent to Odysseus's years away from home in The Odyssey: ten years fighting at Troy and another ten struggling to return to Ithaca.
《星際效應》中的太空人在星際旅行中歷經了二十三年的痛苦流逝,其時長幾乎等同於奧德修斯在《奧德賽》中離家的歲月:十年征戰特洛伊,十年試圖重返伊薩卡。
Thus, it is remarkable that Nolan's Odyssey — faithful to Homer's epic — remains thoroughly Nolan-esque at its nonlinear narrative core.
因此,令人驚嘆的是,諾蘭的《奧德賽》——忠於荷馬史詩——在其非線性的敘事核心中,依然充滿濃厚的諾蘭風格。
The composition of this epic poem dates back to the seventh or eighth century BCE, and the question of its authorship is intricately complex.
這部史詩詩歌的創作年代可追溯至西元前七或八世紀,其作者歸屬問題錯綜複雜。
Yet no one questions the creator of this Odyssey, a stark and existential epic that deftly fuses ancient narrative techniques with the bold aesthetics of contemporary IMAX scale.
然而,無人會質疑這部《奧德賽》的創作者,這部質樸而充滿存在主義色彩的史詩,巧妙地將古代敘事技法與當代IMAX規模的大膽美學融為一體。
As a narrative poem about a man who incurs divine wrath through his cunning, The Odyssey bears a closer resemblance to Oppenheimer than to its sister work, and can even be regarded as its direct sequel.
作為一部講述因機智而觸怒神祇之人的敘事詩,《奧德賽》與《奧本海默》的相似之處更勝於姊妹作,甚至可視為其直接續篇。
Odysseus, portrayed by Matt Damon in what may be the performance of his career, grows increasingly guilt-ridden over the violence and death he has caused after outsmarting Troy.
奧德修斯(由麥特·戴蒙飾演,堪稱其演藝生涯的代表作)在智取特洛伊之後,對自身所導致的暴力與死亡愈發感到內疚。
The arrival of any new Nolan-esque spectacle inevitably triggers its inherent shockwave effect, along with an overwhelming chorus of 'masterpiece' proclamations.
任何新諾蘭式奇觀的降臨,都無可避免地會引發其固有的衝擊效應,以及鋪天蓋地的「傑作」宣告。
(I am equally complicit in this.)
(我亦難辭其咎。)
Yet, although The Odyssey — Nolan's first film shot entirely with IMAX cameras — is lavish in its grand scale, it is surprisingly well-suited to a more restrained, more humanly profound narrative.
然而,儘管《奧德賽》——諾蘭首部完全以IMAX攝影機拍攝的電影——在宏大場面上毫不吝嗇,它卻出奇地適合一個更為簡約、更富人性底蘊的故事。
This journey—you may have heard that the emphasis lies on the journey itself—occasionally feels somewhat rough, and the inherent 'Nolan style' in the production, combined with the historical backdrop of the story, inevitably diminishes a degree of novelty.
這趟旅程——你或許聽過,重點在於旅程本身——有時略顯生澀,而製作上固有的「諾蘭風格」,加上故事的歷史背景,無可避免地削弱了些許新鮮感。
One could reasonably argue that Nolan has already made a film about someone attempting to navigate through layers of distorted mental illusions to return to their family, namely 'Inception'.
你大可合理論證,諾蘭早已拍過一部關於某人試圖穿越層層扭曲的心智幻覺、重返家人身邊的電影,那便是《全面啟動》。
This is precisely the tricky aspect of the source material.
這正是原始文本的棘手之處。
Although few can resist the charm of The Odyssey, it is, in itself, a thrilling adventure story.
雖然《奧德賽》幾乎無人能抗拒其魅力,但它本身也是一個精彩的冒險故事。
At the very least, it represents the ultimate cinematic adaptation of one of the oldest tales in literary history—a rather remarkable achievement for a filmmaker whose ambition knows no bounds.
至少,它是文學史上最古老故事之一的終極大銀幕改編——對於一位野心永不滿足的電影人來說,這是一項相當了不起的成就。
It is not until the fifth book of the poem that Odysseus appears in Homer's epic; Nolan, who also serves as screenwriter, likewise begins his narrative on Ithaca.
直到詩歌的第五卷,奧德修斯才在荷馬的史詩中登場;諾蘭(同時也是編劇)同樣從伊薩卡島開始敘事。
There, Odysseus's home is overrun by suitors pursuing his wife Penelope (played by Anne Hathaway), who feast and drink day and night.
在那裡,奧德修斯的家園被追求其妻潘妮洛普(安·海瑟薇飾)的求婚者佔據,終日宴飲。
The most conspicuous among them is Antinous, portrayed with consummate sleaziness by Robert Pattinson in a performance that is nothing short of perfect.
其中最引人注目的是安提諾烏斯,由羅伯·派汀森以極其猥瑣的演技完美呈現。
For an actor who frequently, and delightfully, seems out of step with the films around him, Pattinson has never blended so seamlessly into a role.
對於一位經常(且令人愉悅地)與周遭電影格格不入的演員來說,派汀森從未如此自然地融入一個角色。
Telemachus, portrayed with impeccable casting by Tom Holland as the son of Penelope and Odysseus, a young man on the cusp of adulthood, resolutely sets out in search of his father.
忒勒馬科斯(由湯姆·霍蘭德飾演,選角精準),潘妮洛普與奧德修斯之子,正值青年,毅然啟程尋父。
Simultaneously, the narrative shifts to Odysseus—weather-beaten and grey-bearded, existing in the aftermath of Troy's fall.
與此同時,鏡頭轉向奧德修斯——歷經滄桑、鬚髮斑白,身處特洛伊淪陷之後的時空。
His past, marked by forced conscription under Agamemnon, is interwoven through flashbacks.
其被阿伽門農強制徵召的往事,以倒敘手法穿插呈現。
Agamemnon is rendered as an imposing, dark-armoured warrior, portrayed by Benny Safdie; yet what truly steals the scene is his oversized Mohawk helmet.
阿伽門農被塑造成威嚴凜然的黑武士形象,由班尼·沙佛戴詮釋,然而真正搶眼的,是他那頂碩大的莫西干式頭盔。
These vivid details are ubiquitous throughout Nolan's richly textured film.
這些生動的細節在諾蘭質感豐富的電影中隨處可見。
Odysseus's long ships sway gently along the Mediterranean coast, presenting a magnificent spectacle.
地中海沿岸奧德修斯的長船輕輕搖曳,景象壯麗。
Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema's most impressive work often emerges when confronting the natural elements (as in Dunkirk).
諾蘭與攝影師霍伊特·范·霍伊特瑪最令人印象深刻的作品,往往是在面對自然元素時(如《敦克爾克大行動》)。
The Odyssey, however, abounds with stormy seas and enchanting islands.
而《奧德賽》充滿了暴風雨的海域與迷人的島嶼。
If anything, the film could have gone even further; I was promised a dawn with rosy fingers.
如果要說,電影甚至可以更進一步;我可是被承諾了玫瑰色手指的黎明。
The opening of Homer's epic, according to Emily Wilson's translation (the version Nolan relies on), portrays Odysseus as "a complex man."
荷馬史詩的開篇,根據艾蜜莉·威爾森的譯本(諾蘭所依賴的版本),將奧德修斯描繪為「一個複雜的人」。
James Joyce (whose Ulysses is modelled on The Odyssey) once noted that Hamlet is merely a son, whereas Ulysses (or Odysseus) is a father, husband, lover, and warrior.
詹姆斯·喬伊斯(其《尤利西斯》以《奧德賽》為藍本)曾指出,哈姆雷特僅是兒子,而尤利西斯(或奧德修斯)則是父親、丈夫、愛人與戰士。
In short, he is a mortal, albeit exceptionally intelligent.
簡而言之,他是個凡人,儘管才智出眾。
And Damon, one of the most amiable mortal actors, proves himself particularly capable of embodying the multifaceted nature of this archetypal hero.
而戴蒙,這位最為友善的凡人演員之一,證明了自身尤能體現這位原型英雄的多重面向。
When we first encounter him, he is an officer leading a small fleet away from Agamemnon's main force, charting a southerly course alongside his second-in-command Eurylochus, brilliantly portrayed by Himesh Patel.
我們最初見到他時,他是一名軍官,率領一支小型艦隊脫離阿伽門農的主力,與副手尤里洛克斯(由希米許·帕特爾精湛演繹)共同規劃南向航線。
Their journey triggers a series of perilous encounters: a confrontation in the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus; an assault by cannibalistic giants in a pine forest; a meal with the sorceress Circe, played by Samantha Morton; and a seven-year interlude between Odysseus and the sea nymph Calypso, portrayed with genuine emotional depth by Charlize Theron.
他們的旅程引發一連串驚險遭遇:與獨眼巨人波呂斐摩斯的洞穴對峙;遭受食人巨人的松林襲擊;與女巫喀耳刻(莎曼珊·摩頓飾演)共進一餐;以及奧德修斯與海中仙女卡呂普索(莎莉·賽隆飾演,情感真摯動人)之間長達七年的插曲。
One could argue that the film resembles a series of assembled scenes, yet what remarkable scenes they are!
你可以辯稱這部電影猶如一連串拼湊而成的場景,但那是何等精彩的場景啊!
This includes the tale of the Trojan Horse, which is only briefly mentioned in the epic poem, yet here it becomes the central focus.
其中包括特洛伊木馬的故事,在詩中僅被簡略提及,在此卻成為核心。
It is not difficult to see that Nolan, who nearly directed 'Troy' over two decades ago, has been conceiving this scene for years—beginning with the Trojan Horse buried in the sand and culminating in the burning of Troy.
不難看出諾蘭(二十多年前曾差點執導《特洛伊》)多年來一直在構思這個場景——從埋於沙中的特洛伊木馬起始,最終導致特洛伊的焚毀。
Each stop on Odysseus's journey provides Nolan with a mythic playground, allowing him to explore imagery bordering on the horrific.
奧德修斯旅程中的每一站,都為諾蘭提供了一座神話般的遊樂場,讓他得以探索近乎恐怖風格的意象。
What captivates me most is the most surreal moment in The Odyssey: the sight of a giant hand emerging from the shadows, and the encounter where the 'shades' of Odysseus's fallen soldiers rise from the black soil of the underworld.
最令我沉醉的,是《奧德賽》中最為超現實的時刻:一隻巨手自陰影中伸出的景象,以及奧德修斯陣亡將士的「陰影」從冥界黑色土壤中升起的會面。
"An age that seems like magic" opens the film.
「一個看似魔法的時代」為該片之開場。
Nolan wisely chooses to keep the deities in the background.
諾蘭明智地選擇將神祇置於背景之中。
Their power is indeed present, yet aside from Athena, portrayed by Zendaya and appearing as a confidante akin to Odysseus, the gods themselves never manifest on screen.
祂們的力量確實存在,但除了辛蒂亞所飾演的雅典娜(以類似奧德修斯知己之姿現身)之外,諸神本身始終未現身於畫面之上。
This decision brings Nolan's Odyssey and its core themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and honour closer to reality, while simultaneously underscoring the significance of his broad casting choices.
此項抉擇使諾蘭的《奧德賽》及其犧牲、忠誠與榮譽等核心主題更趨近現實,同時也凸顯了諾蘭廣泛選角的重要性。
This tale, recounted by bards and storytellers for centuries, belongs to all of humanity.
這則由吟遊詩人與說書人傳頌數世紀的故事屬於全人類。
Employing a diverse cast, including Lupita Nyong'o as Helen, is not only fair to the purely mythological narrative but also infuses the film with contemporary vitality.
採用多元化的演員陣容,包括由露琵塔·尼詠歐飾演的海倫,不僅對純粹的神話敘事而言公允,更為電影注入了當代活力。
Witnessing Elliot Page (as a memorable fallen warrior), John Leguizamo (as the loyal servant Eumaeus), and Damon within this ancient setting is a key incentive for watching The Odyssey, and a reason why Homer's repeatedly retold story merits re-examination.
目睹艾略特·佩吉(令人難忘的陣亡戰士)、約翰·李古查摩(忠誠的僕人尤邁厄斯)以及戴蒙置身於此古老背景之中,是觀賞《奧德賽》的一大關鍵誘因,也是荷馬這則一再被傳述的故事值得重新審視的理由。
If relevant characters are absent today, then what meaning does it hold?
倘若當今缺乏相關角色,那麼其意義何在?
Nor did cameras exist in 700 BCE.
西元前七百年亦無攝影機存在。
Nolan's "Odyssey" runs nearly three hours, yet it never feels tedious.
諾蘭的《奧德賽》片長近三小時,卻從不令人感到沉悶。
It is precisely the interplay between past and present that drives the narrative, no less significant than Odysseus's lost voyage.
正是過去與當下的交織推動了劇情,其重要性不亞於奧德修斯迷失的航程。
Gender roles are scrutinized, while traditional masculinity is upheld.
性別角色受到審視,同時傳統的男性氣概得以維繫。
The poem's conclusion, problematic due to its mass slaughter, is adapted into a more palatable action-film melee.
詩作結局因涉及大規模屠殺而顯得棘手,被改編為更易接受的動作片混戰。
Yet the essence of "The Odyssey" remains—Odysseus's quest to overcome his flaws and uphold his convictions once again feels vibrant.
然而,《奧德賽》的本質依然留存——奧德修斯克服過失、堅守信念的追尋再次顯得生機勃勃。
One might say Nolan has finally returned to his roots.
可以說,諾蘭終於回歸了本源。
The Odyssey, distributed by Universal Pictures, officially premiered on Thursday and was rated R by the Motion Picture Association for its violent content and some coarse language.
《奧德賽》由環球影業發行,於週四正式上映,因片中涉及暴力情節及部分不雅用語,被美國電影協會評定為R級。
With a runtime of 172 minutes, the film earned a rating of three and a half stars out of a possible four.
該片片長達172分鐘,在滿分四顆星的評分標準下,獲得了三星半的評價。