Tom Cruise Praises Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
Tom Cruise has publicly praised Christopher Nolan's new film, 'The Odyssey,' following an early screening. The film is notable for being the first feature shot entirely with IMAX 70mm cameras and features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway.
Why it matters
The endorsement highlights the ongoing industry push to preserve the theatrical moviegoing experience against the rise of streaming platforms.
Logo text Tom Cruise is giving Christopher Nolan ‘s The Odyssey his stamp of approval.
Cruise took to social media on Thursday after attending an early screening of Nolan’s Greek epic, thanking 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!” he captioned a photo of himself holding a movie ticket in front of the film’s Imax 70mm theater. (See the post below.) Related Stories Movies All 13 Christopher Nolan Movies Ranked From Worst to Best, Including 'The Odyssey' THR Digital Cover Jon Bernthal on 'Odyssey' Battles, Counseling Spider-Man and Always Going Big: "Embarrass the F*** Out of Yourself"
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