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The first reactions to Christopher Nolan\u2018s The Odyssey<\/em> are in. <\/p>\n

Here is a sample of the comments about Nolan\u2019s epic, which tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus\u2019 (Matt Damon) long, torturous and fantastical trip home from the Trojan War, back to the Kingdom of Ithaca to save his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland). The Odyssey<\/em> is the first film to be entirely shot in the Imax format, and critics are being shown the film in Imax theaters, where available.<\/p>\n

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Universal is handling the first reactions a bit differently for The Odyssey<\/em>. Instead of having dedicated \u201cword of mouth\u201d screenings that allow influencers and fan bloggers to react first to the film on social media, professional journalists and others who have seen the movie at its London premiere and other press screenings will be included in the first reaction wave (along with some influencers who took part in press junkets). <\/p>\n

Time Out<\/em>: \u201cDense but accessible, packed with career-best work from the stacked cast \u2013 Samantha Morton is extraordinary \u2013 it\u2019s a dizzying mix of craft and spectacle that\u2019s built to last. Seen it twice, took so much away both times: a chilling vision of brutalized 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\u2019s even a few laughs, too. Go see. Twice.\u201d<\/p>\n

IndieWire<\/em>: \u201cThe Odyssey: a surprisingly natural (and less despairing) Oppenheimer<\/em> follow-up about a man haunted by defying the gods & dooming civilization \u2014 this one fights to avenge his own hubris. IMAX obviously immense. Too clunky to be S-tier Nolan, but the last act rewards the journey.\u201d <\/p>\n

Variety<\/em>: \u201cI have seen Christopher Nolan\u2019s #TheOdyssey, and it is an astonishing achievement. A triumphant, spectacular epic. The performances from Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong\u2019o are genuinely grand. And for some, truly, the best performances of their career! \u2026 Christopher Nolan is a visionary, and #TheOdyssey is a work of art \u2026 The battle scenes, especially at Troy, are breathtaking. It\u2019s an incredible epic.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Independent<\/em>: \u201cNolan\u2019s biggest film to date. This film has about triple the number of huge set pieces than any of Nolan\u2019s previous films, and every single one of them is breathtaking in their own way. In The Odyssey<\/em>, Nolan showcases visual trickery in a way you\u2019ve never seen a few before. The only criticism I have, and it\u2019s a good problem, is \u2026 you\u2019re often left wanting more of each set piece, and it certainly goes your way into height of the re-watchability factor of the film. I also can\u2019t quite remember a film having such a stacked cast, where everyone delivers. Special shouts out to Tom Holland in his best role to date with Telemachus, Himesh Patel \u2026 and Samantha Morton who damn well steals the show with the few scenes she\u2019s in.\u201d <\/p>\n

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The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> film editor Aaron Couch: \u201cBeen seeing his movies in theaters since Memento<\/em>, and after 25 years, #TheOdyssey gives us a first: a fleshed out horror sequence directed by Christopher Nolan.\u201d <\/p>\n

DigitalSpy: \u201cThe Odyssey is staggering. Packed with intense and spectacular set pieces, often backed by a soul-rattling score, it builds to a final act that\u2019s as good as anything Nolan\u2019s done. Purists might baulk at the adaptation changes, but as an experience, nobody is doing it like Nolan.\u201d <\/p>\n

Collider: \u201cChristopher Nolan\u2019s The Odyssey<\/em> is *incredible*. I\u2019ve been lucky enough to watch it twice and it gets better on the second viewing. I\u2019m really blown away by this film. If you can, SEE IT IN @IMAX 70mm. It\u2019s a jaw dropping experience. It\u2019ll be great wherever you see it, but IMAX 70mm is the best option.\u201d<\/p>\n

Critic Eric Davis: \u201cChristopher Nolan\u2019s #TheOdyssey is an absolute triumph and a crowning cinematic achievement from one of the great filmmakers of our time. The production design is incredible, the action is breathtaking, and the scale is unlike anything he\u2019s done before. What really surprised me is how much he embraces horror \u2026 Anne Hathaway is incredible, Matt Damon is excellent, and Tom Holland continues to prove he can do just about anything. But Robert Pattinson absolutely stole the show for me. Look, it\u2019s the must-see cinematic event of the summer \u2014 and quite possibly the year. I can\u2019t wait to watch it again.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Odyssey<\/em> also features the nymph Calypso (Charlize Theron) and Penelope\u2019s sniveling suitor, Antinous (Robert Pattinson), who is seeking to marry the queen and become the ruler of Ithaca. The film also features Odysseus\u2019 servant Eumaeus (John Leguizamo) and\u00a0Jon Bernthal\u00a0as Menelaus, the Greek king of Sparta.<\/p>\n

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The Odyssey<\/em>\u00a0lands in theaters July 17.The latest trailer is below. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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