The world premiere is over and the release is getting closer; it will only be a little while before we The Odyssey (2026) on the silver screen. Christopher Nolan’s latest epic hits theaters next week. The first reactions have been received; how is The Odyssey received?
World premiere
The Odysseybased on Homer’s poem of the same name, has premiered in London and the first journalists and guests have already seen Christopher Nolan’s film. The first reactions have already arrived! A tip of the veil: critics are very enthusiastic about Nolan’s latest work.
Praising reactions
“It’s INCREDIBLE. I’m really impressed,” a Collider journalist said. “It’s a breathtaking experience.” A critic from ScreenRant agrees: “An absolute redefinition of the word ‘epic’ and a new gold standard for blockbuster films. Every single part would be worth an Oscar nomination. (…) It is a love letter to myths, the film industry and the diehard fans of Nolan’s oeuvre. This is his crown jewel.”
The Odyssey reminded me why I love this medium so much. This is the kind of cinematic art that completely captivates you and that you simply have to see on the biggest screen possible.
Joe Deckelmeier (MovieWeb)
A realistic (but faithful) interpretation of the epic myth, with a smart, innovative approach.
Jeremy Mathai (/Film)
A multicultural, multi-generational cast is at the heart of this sword-and-sandal epic. Matt Damon is a badass hero, while Tom Holland brings the sensitivity and heart.
Clayton David (Variety)
Star cast
Most stars immediately say ‘yes’ when it comes to a Christopher Nolan film. That’s why it has The Odyssey a cast to die for. It stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Other cast members include Jon Bernthal, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie and Himesh Patel.
After the fall of Troy, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, begins a long and dangerous journey back home. During this journey he and his crew are confronted with various creatures such as the sirens, the cyclops Polyphemos and Circe, the daughter of the sun god.
Dangerous journey full of enemies
After the fall of Troy, Odysseus begins a dangerous journey back to Ithaca. As he and his crew battle monsters such as the Cyclops Polyphemos, the Sirens and the sorceress Circe, his kingdom is on the verge of collapse. At home, his wife Penelope tries to fend off a horde of pushy suitors, while their son Telemachus begins a desperate search for his father.
The Odyssey can be seen in cinemas from July 16.
Beeld: ‘The Odyssey’ via TMDB
