Christopher Nolan’s epic fantasy action drama The Odyssey, based on Homer’s Greek epic Odyssey, will hit the silver screens on July 17. The initial reviews for the movie are now out, and they hail Nolan’s directorial as a timeless epic and a magnum opus.
On the popular website Rotten Tomatoes, The Odyssey debuted with a score of 98%, reflecting an overwhelmingly positive response from critics. So far, over 145 reviews have been counted, and The Odyssey is the highest-rated Nolan movie, beating The Dark Knight and Memento.
Since the expectations are pretty high, fans are exhilarated by the initial reactions. The film is tracking for a global opening weekend of over $200 million. Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Zendaya play key roles.