Art O Brother, Where Art Thou? film analysis

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"O Brother, Where Art Thou" is recognized as a loose adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey," with viewers noting a deeper connection between the two works than initially perceived. A reaction video highlighted these parallels, sparking discussions among viewers about specific characters and themes. Comments from YouTube users included references to the Oracle and Tiresias, enhancing the understanding of the film's allusions to the original epic. The film is described as eccentric, with comparisons made to other surreal films like "Big Fish" and "Eraserhead." A memorable line from the film, "DO! NOT! SEEK! THE TREASURE!!!," was mentioned, indicating its significance within the narrative. Overall, the conversation reflects a blend of admiration for the film and a curiosity about its literary roots.
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O Brother, Where Art Thou is one of my favorite movies.
I always knew it was loosely based on the Odessey because it says so at the beginning, but the guy in this reaction video makes way more connections between the two then I would have ever thought of. I was amazed.


Some comments on youtube were also informative.
 
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Guy with heavily-tattooed arms: "I haven't read the Odyssey in a while."
Girl with vacant look in her eyes: "I should probably read the Odyssey".

Girl with vacant look in her eyes: "Is he the Oracle?". The original Oracle was a priestess.
Guy with heavily-tattooed arms: "He's father Tiresias ..." And explains who Tiresias is.

Priceless!
 
I haven't read the Odyssey in probably 50+ years.
 
BillTre said:
O Brother, Where Art Thou is one of my favorite movies.
I always knew it was loosely based on the Odessey because it says so at the beginning, but the guy in this reaction video makes way more connections between the two then I would have ever thought of. I was amazed.


Some comments on youtube were also informative.

I thought the film was absolutely nuts!
Not quite “Big Fish” nuts, or “Eraser Head” nuts (a different level) but certainly out there.
I think I need to watch it again before commenting further as it has been a while since I have seen it.
 
(whisper-yelling)
DO! NOT! SEEK! THE TREASURE!!!
 
Andy Resnick said:
(whisper-yelling)
DO! NOT! SEEK! THE TREASURE!!!
I don't know what that means. Hint?
 
It's a line from the film- John Tuturro's character is trying to warn George Clooney's character while sitting in a movie theater.
 
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