The Odyssey first reviews: After months of feverish anticipation, fan theories and sky-high expectations, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is ready to sail into the theatres, and the early reviews are nothing short of euphoric. Fronted by Matt Damon, with Tom Holland and Zendaya in key roles, the epic is being hailed as a visually staggering, emotionally stirring spectacle, with many critics calling it yet another cinematic triumph for Nolan. (Also read: The Odyssey review: This breathtaking horror is Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus; Robert Pattinson redefines villainy) The Odyssey first reviews: In the film, Matt Damon is seen as Odysseus, and Zendaya as Athena. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP) (Universal Pictures via AP) The Odyssey first reviews Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is an epic fantasy action film inspired by Homer’s classic Greek poem. The Odyssey boasts a star-studded ensemble led by Matt Damon as the legendary Odysseus. Tom Holland plays his son Telemachus, while Robert Pattinson steps into the role of Antinous. Anne Hathaway portrays Penelope, with Charlize Theron as the …