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Tom Cruise reviews Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, reveals what impressed him the most

Tom Cruise reviews Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, reveals what impressed him the most

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Filmmaker Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey has finally sailed into theatres, and the epic has been met with widespread critical acclaim. Adding to the growing chorus of praise, Hollywood star Tom Cruise has now shared his review after watching the film on the big screen, revealing what left the biggest impression on him after the cinematic experience. As of now, The Odyssey currently holds an impressive 96% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. Tom Cruise goes gaga about The Odyssey On Thursday, Tom took to social media to give his stamp of approval to Nolan‘s ambitious The Odyssey. He shared an image of himself after attending an early screening of Nolan’s Greek epic, and thanked the filmmaker, his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas, and the film’s cast and crew. “Wow! To Chris, Emma, and ALL of your brilliant cast and crew. Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater. I can’t wait to see it again!” Tom captioned a photo of himself holding a movie ticket in front of the film’s Imax 70mm theater. …

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey shares 4 striking similarities with the Ramayana | Hollywood News

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey shares 4 striking similarities with the Ramayana | Hollywood News

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Christopher Nolan’s action adventure fantasy epic The Odyssey had India as a pitstop on its global tour last week. It makes sense at multiple levels, since culturally, the story adapted from Homer’s ancient Greek text have certain striking parallels to the Indian epic, Ramayana. The similarities range from the primary character journey of homecoming as well as a very crucial motif associated with Rama. Homecoming At their core, both Odyssey and Ramayana are stories of homecoming. The former traces the 25-year journey of King Odysseus (played by Matt Damon in The Odyssey) back to his kingdom of Ithaca. After conquering Troy in the Trojan war, he undertakes a long, gruelling voyage back home with his army, facing mythical obstacles as well as logistical nightmares. These include a Cyclops in the cave, getting chased away by a larger and superior race, encountering a deceptive witch, shortage of food supplies, being stranded on an island because of unfavourable wind for days, as well as turbulent storms unleashed by Zeus, the Greek god of thunder. At long last, …

The Odyssey first reviews: Nolan’s epic debuts to 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, critics call it ‘film of the year’

The Odyssey first reviews: Nolan’s epic debuts to 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, critics call it ‘film of the year’

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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 …

The Odyssey review: A flawed hero’s homecoming meets Christopher Nolan’s boundless ambition | Movie-review News

The Odyssey review: A flawed hero’s homecoming meets Christopher Nolan’s boundless ambition | Movie-review News

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5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 15, 2026 10:14 PM IST After achieving some of contemporary cinema’s biggest milestones, it was perhaps Christopher Nolan’s ‘destiny’ to adapt Homer’s The Odyssey. Under his direction, the ancient Greek epic that has inspired generations of storytellers becomes his most ambitious film yet, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking and IMAX technology. The film follows battle-weary Odysseus (Matt Damon), king of Ithaca, who embarks on his long journey home to be united with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and son, Telemachus (Tom Holland) after the Trojan War. The journey home is not going to be easy for Odysseus and his men. Angry gods make their sea voyage arduous with stormy weather. They encounter man-eating monsters, an enormous whirlpool, mellifluous sirens who entice passing sailors, wind that remains stubbornly uncooperative and several other adversities. After surviving all these, what really delays Odysseus’s homecoming and stretches it up to a decade, is the “darkness of victory” he carries in his heart after the deaths and destruction in Troy. A close look at his …

The Odyssey review: This breathtaking horror is Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus; Robert Pattinson redefines villainy

The Odyssey review: This breathtaking horror is Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus; Robert Pattinson redefines villainy

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The irony is that outside the principal cast, the two most apt castings are the ones the internet is debating the most. Lupita N’yongo is pitch-perfect as the fierce Helen and the stunning Clytemnestra in a role that reminds you of her talent yet again. And Elliot Page brings the much-needed innocence to this bloodthirsty tale, grounding the viewers early on. Nolan makes Odyssey his own In two sequences in the last 30 minutes of the film, Nolan first presents Odysseus as a tired and lost war veteran, dreading home, before immediately transforming him into the prodigal hero. And none of it feels jarring. Just how seamlessly Nolan stitches these sequences together, back-to-back, so they feel organic, is what elevates this film from great to an all-time classic. But perhaps the real victory of this film is how it feels so contemporary. He tackles simple issues like consent and the atrocities of war, without turning it into a sermon. He shows all the horrors of the world, but he keeps the biggest – the horrors …

The Odyssey first reactions hail Christopher Nolan’s greatest work, cast praised for ‘best performances of their career’

The Odyssey first reactions hail Christopher Nolan’s greatest work, cast praised for ‘best performances of their career’

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The cast hailed for career-best performances The critics were equivocal in their praise for the film’s star-studded cast. The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and a large ensemble. Praising the actors, Variety’s Jazz Tangcay wrote, “The performances from Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o are genuinely grand. And for some, truly, the best performances of their career.” Writing in similar vein, film journalist Simon Thompson added, “Leading a stellar cast, Matt Damon gives Odysseus everything in a career-best powerhouse performance. Robert Pattinson is outstanding as Antinous and John Leguizamo’s Eumaeus is sublime.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link