‘The Odyssey’ Review: In Christopher Nolan’s Vast, Thrilling, Slightly Aloof Epic, Homer is Where the Heart is Not

Christopher Nolan has directed a thrilling adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, marking the first straight-up Hollywood attempt at the epic in over 70 years. Described as pure cinema, the film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland. While some critics find the vast epic slightly aloof, the production successfully makes the 2,800-year-old foundational narrative feel new again. The movie explores the classic hero's journey, reviving a story that has long been absent from major industry recycling.