Grok releases seven minutes of its AI-generated Odyssey
A TechCrunch reviewer found the clip more polished than expected but lacking momentum and human interest.
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The short version
- Three months after Elon Musk said Grok would make a full-length, historically accurate movie of The Odyssey, the company has published seven minutes.
- The company calls the clip Episode 1 of its Odyssey series, made in collaboration with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
- Musk had earlier criticized Christopher Nolan's version of The Odyssey because Nolan cast nonwhite and transgender actors.
- TechCrunch's Anthony Ha wrote that the clip is less ugly than he expected but has no artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
Why it matters
The clip shows that AI video tools can produce some shots that look close to real footage. It also shows that storytelling, pacing, and performance remain weak, which matters for developers building generative video tools.
“It’s hard to imagine being interested in another seven minutes of this, much less a full movie’s worth.”