Problems with the New Movie The Odyssey

Introduction

Christopher Nolan is making a movie called The Odyssey. It comes out on July 17.

Main Body

Nolan wants the movie to look real. He built a real ship for the sea. He did not use a big orchestra for the music. Some people do not like the actors. They say the actors do not look like the people in the old story. The actors also speak with American accents. People are arguing on the internet. Some people are angry about the actors. Other people say the movie is fine.

Conclusion

The movie comes out on July 17. People are still talking and arguing about it.

Learning

🚫 The 'Do Not' Trick

In the story, we see how to say someone is not doing something. This is the fastest way to move from A1 to A2.

The Pattern: Subject + do not / does not + action

From the text:

  • He did not use (Past time)
  • They do not like (Now)
  • Actors do not look (Now)

Simple Rule: Use do not for many people (They/We/You) β†’ They do not like the movie. Use does not for one person (He/She) β†’ He does not like the movie.

Quick Comparison:

  • Positive: Nolan wants the movie to look real.
  • Negative: Nolan does not want the movie to look fake.

Vocabulary Learning

movie
a film, a story shown on screen
Example:I watched a new movie last night.
real
actually existing, not imagined
Example:She wanted the movie to look real.
ship
a large boat that travels on water
Example:They built a real ship for the sea.
sea
large body of salt water
Example:The ship sailed across the sea.
music
sounds arranged to create a pleasant experience
Example:He did not use a big orchestra for the music.
actors
people who perform roles in films
Example:Some people do not like the actors.
story
a tale or narrative
Example:The actors do not look like the people in the old story.
accents
distinct way of speaking
Example:The actors also speak with American accents.
internet
worldwide network of computers
Example:People are arguing on the internet.
angry
feeling strong irritation
Example:Some people are angry about the actors.
fine
acceptable, good enough
Example:Other people say the movie is fine.