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EntertainmentChristopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' premiere draws early rave reviews, called 'staggering' and 'spectacular'
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Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film 'The Odyssey' held its star-studded premiere in London's Leicester Square, with A-list cast members including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Zendaya in attendance. While full reviews remain under embargo, critics who have seen the film have shared overwhelmingly positive early reactions on social media, using terms like 'staggering', 'colossal', and 'spectacular'. Some debate exists about where it ranks among Nolan's work, with one critic calling it 'clunky' while others predict it could match 'Oppenheimer' for Best Picture at the Oscars. Particular praise has been directed at Samantha Morton's performance. The film is described as a dense but accessible mix of craft and spectacle, exploring themes of postwar disillusion and leadership.
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With just over a week to go until Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey completes its epic journey into cinemas, the film held its star-studded premiere on Monday night in London's Leicester Square.
A-list cast members including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Elliot Page joined the Oscar-winning director for the official first screening of his much-hyped movie.
Early Critical Response
Full reviews remain under embargo, but critics who have seen the film have begun sharing their abridged thoughts on social media — and the response is almost unanimously glowing. Terms like "staggering," "colossal" and "spectacular" are being widely used.
There is already debate about where the film ranks in Nolan's body of work. One critic has called it too "clunky" to be considered his best, while others have suggested it could match Oppenheimer by winning Best Picture at the Oscars.
Standout Performance
While much has been made of the film's stacked cast, early reactions highlight Samantha Morton's performance as a particular standout.
Social Media Reactions
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey is a colossal origin-myth story of postwar disillusion and a loss of innocence witnessed by the dead. Review later — Peter Bradshaw (@PeterBradshaw1)
as someone who has always been obsessed with the ancient world but has never had particularly strong feelings about christopher nolan… i am genuinely gobsmacked at how good THE ODYSSEY is — Clarisse Loughrey (@clarisselou)
Believe the hype(rbole): The Odyssey is that film. Dense but accessible, packed with career-best work from the stacked cast – Samantha Morton is extraordinary – it's a dizzying mix of craft and spectacle that's built to last. — Phil de Semlyen (@PhildeSemlyen)
Seen it twice, took so much away both times: a chilling vision of brutalised men seeing themselves in the eyes of women, a study of leadership and an old-school sweeping adventure tale. Even the cyclops got me in the feels. There's even a few laughs, too. Go see. Twice. — Phil de Semlyen (@PhildeSemlyen)
The Odyssey: a surprisingly natural (and less despairing) Oppenheimer follow-up about a man h...
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Premieres in London to Overwhelmingly Positive Early Reactions