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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!
score 8/10
mrharper77 29 October 2006
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21-3-2021 18:05:24