The Odyssey Reviews Are Stellar, But Critics Have The Same Critique There's a lot to love, but one detail keeps coming up. Cinemablend · Jul 15
The Odyssey lauded as Sir Christopher Nolan’s ‘best film to date’ The blockbuster is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic. Evening Standard · Jul 15
'The Odyssey' Review: Christopher Nolan's Majestic, Haunting Adaptation Is An Epic Like No Other Christopher Nolan's apocalyptic adaptation of the Homeric epic is grand and grave — and the version we need now. Read our review of 'The Odyssey.' Inverse · Jul 15
'The Odyssey’ is the best movie of 2026 so far — and maybe topples my favorite Christopher Nolan film "The Odyssey" is an instant classic and the best movie of 2026 so far. But this epic movie might also be the best film of Christopher Nolan's career. Tom’s Guide · Jul 15
The Odyssey review – Nolan goes god-tier with breathtaking epic of men, monsters and moral metamorphosis Doing full justice to the Homeric legend, Christopher Nolan amasses an epic cast to convey the true cost of war with film-making of thrilling ambition The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
A modern odyssey: the archaeologist following Homer’s route on a bicycle As Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation is released, Australian archaeologist and cyclist Sam Wood has recreated Odysseus’ journey on two wheels The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
5 films you didn't know were inspired by The Odyssey As Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the ancient Greek poem nears the big screen, here are some of the other movies that take inspiration from Homer's epic Total Film · Jul 14
63 Years Later, An Underrated Western Masterpiece Just Got A Huge Upgrade Paul Newman stars as Hud in the extraordinary western directed by Martin Ritt, now given a 4K restoration by Criterion. Inverse · Jul 14
What do Greeks actually think of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’? The country is used to foreigners playing their heroes The Independent UK · Jul 13
Why Hollywood's Biggest Stars Have Landed In Mumbai This Week Mumbai is witnessing one of its biggest Hollywood moments yet. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan has arrived in India alongside leading stars Tom Holland and Matt Damon for the grand Indian premiere of The Odyssey. The visit is part of the film's global promotional campaign, placing Mumbai alongside cities like… MyLifeXP · Jul 12
‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros Christopher Nolan’s take on the Odyssey is set to break box-office records. What made the director so determined to adapt the ancient Greek epic? And why does a poem from 600BC hold a vice-like grip on pop culture? The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Quote of the day by Homer: 'The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to...' - motivational quote by Greek poet of The Iliad and The Odyssey on life lessons about charity, generosity, helping others and why small acts of kindness can make the biggest difference in someone's life Quote of the day by Homer: Greek poet Homer explained that small acts of charity hold great value. His words emphasize that simple generosity can profoundly impact those in need. What seems minor to one person can be a significant blessing to another. This lesson teaches that kindness and compassion… The Economic Times · Jul 11
We Don't Talk Enough About How The Only Man To Win 2 Oscars For The Same Role Also Lost Both Hands In The Army Get ready to cry. Cinemablend · Jul 10
Christopher Nolan’s “Tone-Deaf” Defense Of ‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Infuriates Fans: “Pure Hollywood Arrogance” Christopher Nolan's latest comments on The Odyssey ignite fresh debate ahead of the film's release. Bored Panda · Jul 10
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 The Guardian view on Homer: The Odyssey is more modern than we might like to think Editorial: The universal themes addressed by one of humanity’s greatest storytellers more than merit Hollywood box-office treatment
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Matt Damon admits he ‘felt like a jerk’ during The Odyssey blunder The upcoming blockbuster from Sir Christopher Nolan is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic.
Bored Panda · Jul 9 Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Is Somehow Even Worse Than Anyone Imagined As Fans Lose It Over New Photo A new photo from The Odyssey has fans roasting Christopher Nolan's epic over its costumes and character designs.
Total Film · Jul 8 The Odyssey beginner's guide: a complete roundup of the epic poem, how it's connected to the Iliad, and each character explained Get up to speed on the Odyssey poem and the Trojan War before the Christopher Nolan movie arrives
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Elon Musk Insults Historian Tom Holland Over Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Review in Bizarre Identity Mix-Up Elon Musk's controversial 'cuck' comment about Tom Holland has sparked confusion and debate on social media, as users try to determine whether he referred to the actor or the historian.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 8 The Early Reviews For The Odyssey Are In & It Might Be Chris Nolan’s ‘Best Film To Date’ “An absolute redefinition of the word epic and a new gold standard for blockbuster cinema.”
Bored Panda · Jul 7 “Historically Accurate” Age Gap In ‘The Odyssey’ Sparks Massive Uproar Over Disturbing Hollywood Practice The Odyssey sparks fierce online debate as one casting choice overshadows positive early reviews.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 ‘An absolute triumph’: first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey are ecstatic Following the film’s premiere, critics are already calling the historical epic a best picture Oscar contender. Here’s what they had to say
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hailed as a ‘filmmaking feast’ in first reactions Film is set to be released in theatres on 17 July 2026
Evening Standard · Jul 6 Zendaya wears shimmering white outfit at The Odyssey premiere in Leicester Square The epic fantasy action film, written by Sir Christopher Nolan, is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: cinematic storytelling on an epic scale A star-studded cast, thousands of extras and two million feet of IMAX film … the story behind The Odyssey shows why only Christopher Nolan could have made it