The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey', has received critical acclaim ahead of its UK release. The movie features an ensemble cast including Matt Damon and Zendaya and is being hailed as a cinematic masterpiece.
Why it matters
As a high-profile release from an Academy Award-winning director, the film is a significant event in the global entertainment industry.
Image source, Universal Studios Image caption, Matt Damon and Zendaya star in The Odyssey - Christopher Nolan's first film since Oppenheimer
The Odyssey, the latest film from Oscar-winning director Sir Christopher Nolan, has received rapturous reviews from critics.
The film, adapted from Homer's epic ancient Greek poem, is Nolan's first since 2023's Oppenheimer, which won the Academy Award for best picture.
The Telegraph described The Odyssey as the "film of the year", while Metro declared that the movie would "change cinema forever".
The Times, meanwhile, described it as "a masterpiece in every way", and the Standard praised the film as a "colossal piece of cinema".
The Odyssey, which will be released in the UK on Friday, stars Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong'o.
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