- Early reactions from film press praise Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic as a visually ambitious spectacle.
- Critics highlight standout performances: Matt Damon as Odysseus gives a career-best performance; Robert Pattinson as Antinous is called outstanding and villainous.
- Tom Holland brings sensitivity and heart to the role of Telemachus, according to awards columnist Clayton Davis.
- The ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, and Jon Bernthal.
- 'The Odyssey' is scheduled to release in theatres on July 17.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has received overwhelmingly positive reactions from critics ahead of its July 17 release. Described as a “grand and gripping rendition” of Homer's epic, the film showcases Nolan's unique storytelling prowess.127
Collider's Peri Nemiroff praised it as “a filmmaking feast”, highlighting the film's scale and emotional depth. Variety's Jazz Tangcay called it an “astonishing achievement” and a “triumphant, spectacular epic”.
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, with critics noting his “career-best powerhouse performance”. Simon Thompson remarked on the flawless filmmaking and the stellar cast, which includes Robert Pattinson as Antinous and John Leguizamo as Eumaeus.346
Fandango's Erik Davis highlighted Pattinson's portrayal as “conniving, manipulative and endlessly entertaining”, while also calling the film an “absolute triumph”.
The ensemble cast features Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and other notable actors like Zendaya and Charlize Theron.5
Critics agree that 'The Odyssey' is a cinematic milestone that will resonate with audiences for years to come.
“Critics hailed Matt Damon's 'career-best' performance as Odysseus and Robert Pattinson's 'outstanding,' 'villainous' Antinous in early reactions. The film, releasing July 17, also features Tom Holland as Telemachus with 'sensitivity and heart,' per awards columnist Clayton Davis.”
