Two-time Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan’s latest film The Odyssey premiered in Mumbai, India on Friday. This was Nolan’s first film launch in India. Although the film’s worldwide release is still a week away, early reviews have already emerged following the premiere, with fans calling it another “masterpiece” from Nolan.
‘Will do earth-shaking business in India’
Trade analyst Komal Nahta has already declared the film a “blockbuster” and wrote, “This is what Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’ is all about. To say it loud and clear, it will do tremendous business in India too, including in Hindi (dubbed). Watched the film amazingly yesterday. Trade can’t imagine what’s going to happen at the box-office from next week!”
‘Please give Robert Pattinson more villain roles’
YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani wrote a glowing review of The Odyssey. He praised Matt Damon’s performance in the film and also praised Robert Pattinson’s villainous role.
He wrote, “I love #TheOdyssey so much that it’s gorgeous, it’s epic and surprisingly it’s also scary. In a first for Nolan he has made sure to present a story about Greek gods, magic and witches with as much realism as possible and that is why he is one of the greatest filmmakers of our time. Narratively the Odyssey is a film about karma. Matt Damon gives this film one of the best performances of his career.” And cemented his status as one of Hollywood’s best leading men. And please give Pattinson more villain roles, the range he has is admirable, with countless epic set pieces and a lot of repeat value. It will be a superhit in Hindi also because it has commercial power, I am watching it again tonight.”
‘This is a generational cinematic event’
Other fans also couldn’t stop talking about the film. One fan strongly recommended that Nolan’s film, shot entirely on IMAX cameras, should be viewed on an IMAX 70MM screen. The fan wrote, “He’s completely committed to the myth and it’s unlike anything he’s made before. This movie is weird, stunningly beautiful, and the cast is doing the best work of their careers. Do everything you can to see it in IMAX 70mm.”
Another comment read, “The experience can’t be described in words. It’s not just a movie.. It’s a generational cinematic event that every movie lover wants to see at least once. Whatever you do, don’t miss it. Watch it in IMAX. IMAX. IMAX. No other format comes close to this.. Nolan🙏🏻”
‘Nolan manages to excel again’
Another movie viewer shared that Nolan has placed more emphasis on the overall cinematic experience rather than just the story. The comment reads, “Just watched the world premiere of The Odyssey in Mumbai… absolutely blown away. Nolan somehow managed to overdeliver again. This is one of those movies where the experience is as important as the story. Please, do yourself a favor and only watch it in IMAX. The cinematography and sound design are on another level, and I don’t think a regular screen could do this movie justice. Also, huge props to the team behind the Mumbai premiere. It was incredibly well organised. And honestly made me wish India held more world premieres for Hollywood films. Don’t miss this experience.”
about odyssey
The Odyssey is based on Homer’s timeless Greek epic. The film stars Matt Damon in the lead role, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron. This film will be released worldwide on July 17.