The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviewsImage source, Universal StudiosImage caption, Matt Damon and Zendaya star in The Odyssey - Christopher Nolan's first film since OppenheimerBySteven McIntoshEntertainment reporter PublishedJust nowThe Odyssey, the latest film from Oscar-winning director Sir Christopher Nolan, has received rapturous reviews from critics.The film, adapted from Homer's epic ancient Greek poem, is Nolan's first since 2023's Oppenheimer, which won the Academy Award for best picture.The Telegraph described The Odyssey as the "film of the year", while Metro declared that the movie would "change cinema forever".The Times, meanwhile, described it as "a masterpiece in every way", and the Standard praised the film as a "colossal piece of cinema".The Odyssey, which will be released in the UK on Friday, stars Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong'o.'A real pinch-me moment': Tom Holland on his role in The OdysseyThe strange history behind Scotland's 'Odyssey forest'Matt Damon seen in first full-length trailer for The OdysseyIt follows Odysseus (Damon), the Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home from the Trojan War to rescue his wife and son (Hathaway and Holland).His fantastical journey sees him encounter mythical beings along the way. Meanwhile, the cruel antagonist Antinous has his eyes fixed on the queen while her husband is still away.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The film's cast gathered in London's Leicester Square for its world premiere last weekVariety's Guy Lodge said, external: "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 s...