There’s been a lot ofOdysseytalk since the announcement ofChristopher Nolan’supcoming adaptationof the influential epic poem.
How Is A ‘SpongeBob’ Movie An ‘Odyssey’ Adaptation?
In a broader sense,The Odysseywas the firstroad trip adventure.
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ButThe SpongeBob SquarePants Moviedraws more than justvague inspirationfrom Homer’s epic poem.
You’ll never look at the words “Bikini Bottom” the same way again.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Moviealso takes its own spin onthe myth of the siren.
Sirens are usually portrayed as attractive women whose voices draw sailors to their watery graves.
The ‘Odyssey’ References Get Even More Direct
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movieis very unsubtle with itsOdysseyinspiration.
The film even adaptsThe Odyssey’smeta-narrative of being astory-within-a-storythrough its pirate subplot.
And, no, that’s not just the nostalgia talking.
Though not the most accurate of adaptations,The Odyssey’sinfluence on the film is undeniable.
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