Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
Key points
- Grok published seven minutes of its AI-generated Odyssey, calling it Episode 1 of a series.
- The video was made with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
- The article's reviewer found the clip lacked artistry and momentum.
Grok has released the first seven minutes of its AI-generated version of The Odyssey, three months after Elon Musk said the company would make a full-length, historically accurate film of the epic. Grok is now calling the footage Episode 1 of its Odyssey series. The clip was created in collaboration with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
Musk had criticized Christopher Nolan's version of The Odyssey over its casting of nonwhite and transgender actors. Nolan's film, released in July, became a major box office success and is described as a likely front-runner at the next Academy Awards.
Reviewer's assessment
The article's reviewer said the Grok footage was not as ugly as expected and at moments looked like real actors on a real sea. The reviewer noted that the characters have a Musk-approved skin color and that the narrator uses a familiar British accent. The reviewer also said some historical fudging seemed necessary since no one speaks ancient Greek.
The reviewer found the clip lacked artistry, inspiration and human interest. The backstory in the voiceover seemed to go on forever, followed by bearded faces shouting stilted lines. The reviewer said the clip felt airless, with no momentum and no reason to care about anyone on screen, and was checking how much time was left before it was halfway through.
Prospects for a full film
The reviewer said it was hard to imagine being interested in another seven minutes, much less a full movie's worth. The article did not state whether Grok plans to release further episodes or a complete film.
