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A reviewer has stated they will not watch Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey" due to its casting choices, according to Crisis Magazine. The outlet reports the film has cast Elliot Page as the warrior Sinon and Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy.

What is the criticism about?

The reviewer from Crisis Magazine calls the casting of Page, a transgender actor, as a Greek warrior "the most egregious casting decision" and states it alone makes the movie unwatchable for them. They argue the decision is not about making a good film but is "a salvo in today’s culture wars."

Regarding Nyong’o's casting as Helen of Troy, the reviewer states she does not fit the classic description of the character and that this choice is another demand to "reject reality." They frame both decisions as intentional ideological statements.

How does the reviewer justify this stance?

The reviewer acknowledges the characters have limited screen time but argues the casting fundamentally impacts the film's authenticity and their ability to be immersed in the story. They conclude that watching the film would constitute financially supporting an ideological opponent, which they refuse to do.