The Odyssey opens in theaters tomorrow, and the reviews of Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation are almost as rosy as the fingers of Homer’s beloved dawn. Here’s a look at the reviews:
A genuinely grand, gutsy vision, “The Odyssey” thrills generously for the bulk of its near three-hour running time: Every few minutes, it seems, it throws at its audience another mighty setpiece that, in almost any other summer studio spectacle, would be a climactic standout. — Guy Lodge, Variety
…The craziest thing aboutTheOdysseyis that Nolan’s interpretation absolutely sticks the landing, adding an unexpected dimension to one of our culture’s most told and retold sagas. This is a film stuffed with bravura set pieces and awesome effects; it’s also mature and thoughtful, a character study disguised as a blockbuster. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair