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he's judgemental, patronizing, and self-righteous - especially towards the sinners (not to mention his own daughter). he seems to have given the sinners a chance but likely had standards they wouldn't be able to meet given how judgemental he is of the hotel and way he keeps looking for fault in people like alastor before getting to know them even as charlie keeps pointing out their redeeming qualities (which he then gets jealous of - like when charlie tells him how much alastor has done for the hotel)

he's arrogant and self-centered -- a well-intentioned narcissist who's less concerned with authentically bonding with his daughter and making her feel heard and supported than making her believe he's impressive and getting validation and recognition from her. he can't just be in service of his daughter and contribute towards her vision - he immediately makes it about what HE can do and how impressive he is in the song.

despite being the king of hell with all the power that entails which alastor is clearly jealous of, he still envies alastor's relationship with his daughter and can't be happy she has it - he's jealous and wants it for himself

So, it changes the setting, casting, plot points and tone and everything else, to send clear and relevant messages. There was already another Odessey adaptation that did that- "O Brother, Where Art Thou". And guess what? It didn't try to claim it was The Odyssey, while making it clear that it was a TAKE on The Odyssey, and its now a classic. It is honest about being a reimagining rather than a page-to-screen depiction. Retellings, reimaginings and general New Takes on old stories aren't anything to be ashamed of, I think the DisneySlopification of the concept of a "reimagined old story" has given the concept an aura of hackiness, fake-woke, and shame that it doesn't deserve. Reimagingings are important and profoundly human. Reimaginings AND accuracy-focused adaptations BOTH are vital to keeping these ancient tales alive and engaging. It would just, imho, be helpful if people knew which to expect when walking into the theatre**

I really think that at least the non-blatantly-racist section of this movie's haters would be enjoying the fuck out of it if it had been more clearly billed as a reimaging/retelling rather than just "The Odyssey The Movie". Maybe that billing existed somewhere, but if so, I never saw it and it seems many others didn't either. If you walk into a coffee shop, order a coffee, and are given an apple cider, its understandable that you'd be upset even if it was the best cider you've ever had.

*too white, to be clear. wayyyyyy too white and too northwest-european. what the fuck is Tom Holland doing here, adapt the Canterbury Tales or something if you want that guy in your movie that bad. ...actually wait hold up, Tom Holland in Chaucer would be awesome????

Alastor's "Pride"

Sometimes being ACE gives you the imposter feeling within the community.

scarred

Toph: I’ve been banned from every major city’s transportation system except Omashu

Bumi: Well, well, well. It seems I have finally met the troublemaker who has been causing such chaos with my rail systems.

Toph:…

Bumi: I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with your earthbending abilities. You remind me of myself when I was a lad.

Toph: Get to the point.

Bumi: I see great potential in you, Toph Beifong. I want you inherit my title once I am no longer fit to rule.

1. Implying Bumi was fit to rule at any point

1.1 except maybe in the sense that he was completely shredded

2. That he has no plans to die, (nor would death necessarily make him unfit to rule), but that he apparently intends to like. Tuck his arms and legs into himself and just roll off into the sunset.

Fortunately the clerks served under King Bumi the First and are well aquatinted with explaining chaos to the confused citizenry of Omashu. Without missing a beat they print the posters in 2 parts.

The first (read this aloud) part is a fairly standard Wanted poster explaining that King Bumi II Toph the Blind Melon Bandit Lord is Banned from the Omashu Transport system for crimes etc….

Little design I made inspired by Lucifer so I can turn into a sticker for my collection! (It will be on my Redbubble)