O'Dessa

2025

Drama / Music / Musical / Romance / Sci-Fi

13
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 39% · 54 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 51% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.0/10 10 3755 3.8K

post-apocalyptic future musical rock opera

Director

Geremy Jasper Photo
Geremy Jasper

Top cast

Sadie Sink Photo
Sadie Sink as O'Dessa
Regina Hall Photo
Regina Hall as Neon Dion
Kelvin Harrison Jr. Photo
Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Euri Dervish
Murray Bartlett Photo
Murray Bartlett as Plutonovich
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977.6 MB
1280*536
English 2.0
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24 fps
1 hr 46 min
Seeds 11
1.96 GB
1920*804
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 46 min
Seeds 11
1.78 GB
1920*804
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 46 min
Seeds 9
4.75 GB
3840*2160
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 46 min
Seeds 9

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by thewatchedlist 5 / 10

People say they want original stories, and this is one.

People say they want original stories, and O'dessa definitely brings one.This film visually stunning with a bold, stylized, apocalyptic world, and in my opinion, the soundtrack is genuinely beautiful-Sadie Sink's voice is incredible and especially held my attention during those parts.On the other hand, I didn't fully connect to the romance as much as I wanted to, but knowing it's rooted in the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice helped me appreciate it more. As a rock opera told almost entirely through song, it won't be for everyone, but it's ambitious, unique, and I got the message it was putting out there.
Reviewed by Cyns-Corner 4 / 10

A lackluster viewing experience

4/10 STARS - O'dessa is a musical set in a post-apocalyptic world. I admit the concept alone was a bit of a head scratcher because ... why? I decided to go ahead and screen it anyway and unfortunately it didn't really hit the mark with me. I'm not a huge fan of musicals to begin with (there are some exceptions like Better Man and Sound of Music - both of which I LOVE), but oddly, it wasn't the musical aspect of it that bothered me the most. In the beginning I was getting a little annoyed at how many songs there were in just the first 15-20 minutes of the film, but as the story went along, it wasn't as much of an issue with me, especially since some of those numbers happened during a performance setting so it fit in well enough with the narrative. The problem I have is that while a unique blend of genres can sometimes work well, most of the time they don't. And this was one such time. In many ways, O'dessa doesn't seem to know what it wants to be: powerful, moving musical, post-apocalyptic thriller drama, romance, hero's journey? It couldn't effectively be all four at the same time and consequently, some parts of the plot felt "underbaked" and lacking substance. The romance felt rushed and unearned, and some of the narrative flows felt sloppily stitched together. Another reviewer descried it as a "disjointed music video marathon" and having "style without purpose" and those are great ways to describe it. The acting was fine (I didn't even recognize Regina Hall, because of the wacky haircut she had), but some of the characters did feel a bit over the top and cookie-cutter - especially the main antagonist played by Murray Bartlett. I did enjoy the performance Kelvin Harrison, Jr. Gave us and Sadie Sink did an admirable job at the singing and guitar playing, but ultimately, O'Dessa was a lackluster viewing experience. Quick take video review will be available on my YouTube channel shortly.
Reviewed by rannynm 6 / 10

Interesting With Creative Visuals, Good Acting, But Unfortunately, The Plot Falls A Bit Short

O'Dessa is an interesting film with immersive visuals and cinematography, good acting, but unfortunately, the plot falls a bit short. While there are strong performances, especially from Sadie Sink and Kevin Harrison Jr., the film feels subpar in its execution.The film is set in a dystopian future where O'Dessa (Sadie Sink) is in search of her guitar which belonged to her father and meant everything to her. She travels to Satellite City, a dangerous place, and encounters a fractured society. Along the way, she finds unexpected allies and dangerous enemies. As she pieces together the truth, she is forced to confront the reality of a world that may not be what it seems.The cinematography is one of the film's strongest aspects as it presents a world that is both immersive and striking in its visuals. I enjoyed the exaggerated use of color and lighting and the set. The score is decent, but it doesn't leave a lasting impact. There are moments when the music enhances the mood, but overall, it lacks the emotional weight that could have elevated it. Sadie Sink delivers a raw and emotionally charged performance, bringing depth to O'Dessa in a way that makes her journey compelling. Sink has been in many dramas, but I've never seen her in a film like this one and enjoyed her performance. Kevin Harrison Jr. In his role as Euri Dervish performs well and the chemistry between him and Sink adds a layer of sincerity to the film. The thing that pulls this down is the storyline. There are interesting ideas presented, but they aren't fully developed, which leaves the film feeling somewhat hollow, despite its artistic ambition. Ultimately, O'Dessa is a film that thrives in its aesthetics but stumbles in storytelling. While it's worth watching for the cinematography and performances, the lack of a strong narrative makes it fall short of being truly memorable.The film's message is that there is good and evil in this world and it's up to us to recognize what is corrupt and to make a difference.I give O'Dessa 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. You can catch it on Hulu beginning March 20, 2025.By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST!
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