Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of controversy after insulting historian Tom Holland for his praise. Christopher NolanThe upcoming film The Odyssey. The billionaire’s post quickly sparked confusion online, with many initially thinking he was referring to the actor Tom Hollandwho stars in the film.In response to a post citing the historian’s positive review of “The Odyssey,” Musk wrote on X: “Tom Holland is such a jerk.”Historian Tom Holland, author of “Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the Caesars,” shared his glowing review of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation.“It’s shocking that people are giving ‘The Odyssey’ more praise than they actually were waiting to see it before giving an opinion,” Holland wrote.In another post, he further praised the film.“A lot of people have told me The Odyssey is a terrible movie because I haven’t seen it. FWIW, I’ve seen it twice now, and it’s by some means the best film adaptation of a Greek myth I’ve ever seen. It pays homage to Homer while also doing something new about him.”Musk’s response, insulting Holland, went viral.
Fans confused about what Tom Holland meant by Musk
Since Tom Holland, best known for playing Spider-Man, also appeared in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” many social media users believed Musk was attacking the actor.The confusion prompted a wave of memes and jokes, while others questioned why Musk was so critical of a film that has yet to be widely released.Some users also criticized the billionaire for attacking a movie he has not seen.
Historian Tom Holland strikes back
The historian later responded directly to Musk’s criticism, standing by his comments.“It’s nice to say it again. The Odyssey is a great movie that you miss seeing because you think it’s woken up or something cut off your nose to damage your face. your loss. “He later tried to put an end to the controversy, writing: “My final comment on this whole thing, I didn’t realize it was a lightning rod for the whole culture war. If you like Nolan’s other films, you’ll like The Odyssey. If you don’t like them, give it a miss.”Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” set to be released in theaters on July 17, has generated widespread discussion online, with some conservative commentators criticizing aspects of the film’s casting, including Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Helen of Troy.
