I read several reviews and together, they spoiled any twists or surprises the movie may have had for me. That being said, it was a wonderful trip. And this is from a 59 year old guy who was a casual fan of the original series. I seldom missed it, but I found it a little too preachy at times. This took the best of the original and made it new. It must have felt like this when a new hot bard in ancient Greece told the story of the Odyssey.