Searchlight Pictures presents their post-apocalyptic musical drama, “O’dessa,” that was released on Hulu March 20, starring Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Barlett and Regina Hall. On a strange journey to find a cherished heirloom, O’dessa discovers something much more—her true love and influence.
This movie is unique with an unknown sequel or any movie that truly relates to it. In January 2023, Searchlight Pictures discussed developing the film, O’dessa, directed by Geremy Jasper and having Sadie Sink play the lead role. This is one of Geremy Jasper’s most popular movies directed out of the few from the past, and this specific film really got him out of the shadows ever since it blew up.
In the beginning, O’dessa was a poor farm girl in a dystopian world and her father passed away when she was a little girl, but she still reminisced his wise words about being the Seventh Son. She is a part of the seventh generation of her family with magic held in the special guitar he owned, the Willa. O’dessa was destined to bring hope to the population by soul-stirring music.
The influential music puts the movie together overall, and what’s even better is Geremy Jasper confirmed Sadie Sink writes her own songs for this movie instead of pretending-like most people do in other films.
The start of the movie was depressing, although having that intention perfectly matched with the world having practically nothing in it except for Satylite City. When O’dessa traveled there to find her stolen guitar, it was nothing like anyone had expected. The design of the city had neon and electric colors with everyone dressing in punk-style, and it was sick. It was giving ‘cyberpunk’ which gave the movie a boost of energy. The way the city operated and the elements was the best part, even though it was a corrupted society, but the design goes great with the plot.
Also, the romantic tension between O’dessa and Euri Dervish (Harrison Jr.) happened fast, and her songs built their emotional connection. O’dessa stated she was a rambler like her dad and said it’s “someone who roams from town to town and sings for people and lifts their spirits through song.” What also gave her title more meaning was when her dad once said, “A rambler’s reason for being is to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” This meaning was well said and explains a lot more about the movie and how unique concepts can move people.
As for the character development, O’dessa really fit into the role of a farm girl with the country accent and cutting her hair midway through the movie was for the character’s aesthetic – to “shake the idea of being perfect.” Also, Hall plays Deon in the movie, who is the crime lord of the post-apocalyptic future. She looks exotic with her bleached pink eyebrows, full black eyeliner and a mullet haircut; Hall has excellent acting for an evil character.
Along with the design of Satylite City, another exciting part of the movie was when O’dessa performs a song for the world of entertainment in order to save Euri’s soul. The magic and vibrant colors of her guitar was powerful, and the entire scene felt like a thrilling experience to watch again.
All inclusive, this movie is definitely a 10 out of 10. It would be amazing to see Sadie Sink make songs of her own for people to listen to because she’s a great songwriter and guitarist in this film. The romance between her and Euri was beautiful and inspiring because music is the special thing that brought them together. If there is a sequel announced for this film, the suspense would build up to see if anyone survived the destruction of Satylite City.
