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“The Odyssey” Is a Worldwide Blockbuster

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway has become the movie sensation of 2026.

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway ha... more

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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The Movie Theatre Phenomenon of “The Odyssey”

Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss the box-office smashing “The Odyssey.”

The Movie Theatre Phenomenon of “The Odyssey”

The Big Picture

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“The Odyssey” Is Gargantuan, Beautiful and Great

“One Hot Take” loved the film, and applauds its lack of A.I. or CGI effects.

“The Odyssey” Is Gargantuan, Beautiful and Great

One Heat Minute Productions

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Matt Damon Shines as Odysseus

Mark Kermode delivers his verdict: it’s too long by 30 minutes, but Matt Damon’s great and Samantha Morton's sequence ranks among the best cinema he's ever experienced.

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

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Christopher Nolan's Modern Take on “The Odyssey”

Christopher Nolan’s film is more chaste and therapy-driven than Homer’s Greek text.

Christopher Nolan's Modern Take on “The Odyssey”

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Is the “The Odyssey” a Corny Hollywood Movie?

The legendary New Yorker critic Richard Brody enjoys “The Odyssey” but think it’s a standard Hollywood action spectacle.

Is the “The Odyssey” a Corny Hollywood Movie?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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The Smartest Conversations

“The Odyssey” Is a Worldwide Blockbuster

The Movie Theatre Phenomenon of “The Odyssey”

The Big Picture

“The Odyssey” Is Gargantuan, Beautiful and Great

One Heat Minute Productions

Matt Damon Shines as Odysseus

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Christopher Nolan's Modern Take on “The Odyssey”

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

Is the “The Odyssey” a Corny Hollywood Movie?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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