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Greece is closer to Africa than Dallas is to Austin, but illiterate C students who barely skimmed the Cliff Notes version of The Odyssey in HS, who wouldn't be able to point out Greece on a map, and who fundamentally don't understand the concept of artistic license, are triggered
I didn’t know until now that Nolan was heavily criticized for casting Heath Ledger as the Joker cos critics and audiences thought he was just some pretty boy who couldn’t pull off the role. Heath took his life about 4months after filming wrapped and the narrative at the time was that he was probably carrying the “darkness” from the role. But seeing how they were tearing Lupita and Elliot apart before the Odyssey even came out, I can only imagine the mental pressure Heath was under. If you mix in metal health issues and drugs, that level of “public hate” can feel insurmountable.
I wish everyone whose work is in the public eye well. No matter how harsh criticism gets, you have to find ways to protect yourself mentally. Remember it’s just opinions. In the infamous words of Bobrisky (2019), “Nobody has ever died of insult." Lol
I’m beginning to think most of these people who are criticizing the movie watched with their ears and eyes covered.
She’s literally the reason they went to Troy in the first place and Odysseus was separated from his family for so long. She apologizes to Telemachus while holding back tears because she understands that she is the reason for his and Penelope’s suffering as well as Ithaca’s. She is why Zeus’ law was broken when Odysseus comes up with the Trojan horse plan. His entire moral battle is over what happened in Troy which is literally because of HER. She is essential for the narrative of this movie.
Christopher Nolan says THE ODYSSEY is ultimately about the idea that a society can only function through respect for strangers.
He believes that, despite nearly 3,000 years since Homer wrote the epic, that fundamental truth about human nature hasn’t changed.
I woke up this morning reflecting on the fact that after all of Odysseus' cunning, plotting and strategizing, it was his final surrender to Poseidon's sea that got him home.
I took something from that – don't be complacent, but sometimes you have to let life take its course.
I really enjoyed how Nolan explored human nature in The Odyssey. You can draw parallels of their arrogance to the way we behave as a society today, and how the earth is punishing us too.
🎬 The Odyssey (2026)
The oldest story in human history has finally found one of its greatest cinematic storytellers.
With The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan adds yet another remarkable achievement to his already legendary filmography, transforming Homer's timeless epic into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Grand in scale yet deeply intimate, the film reimagines one of history's oldest tales through Nolan's signature non-linear storytelling, blending myth, memory, and spectacle into a visually breathtaking odyssey.
The story opens with Odysseus stranded on a remote island, haunted by fragmented memories of the Trojan War. As those memories gradually unfold, the narrative pieces together his extraordinary journey home. The first half takes its time establishing the world, characters, and emotional stakes. At times, it feels more concerned with laying the foundation for what follows than delivering immediate thrills, but every thread eventually finds its purpose.
The ensemble cast is staggering, you could genuinely spend the first hour playing "spot the celebrity." Yet despite the number of recognizable faces, the performances never distract from the story, with each actor contributing to the scale of Nolan's vision.
Where the film truly soars is in its second half. The emotional weight, breathtaking action, and spectacular set pieces culminate in a gripping third act that delivers on everything the first half patiently builds toward. Ludwig Göransson's score is relatively restrained early on (1st half) but becomes absolutely phenomenal in the latter half, elevating every major emotional and action beat and reminding audiences why he is a three-time Academy Award winner.
The film's only notable weakness is its portrayal of Odysseus. Nolan presents him primarily as a heroic leader, largely avoiding the moral ambiguity and cunning complexity that define the character in Homer's epic. Those expecting a deeper exploration of his flaws may find this interpretation somewhat restrained.
Even so, The Odyssey stands as an astonishing cinematic achievement. It is a film made for the biggest screen possible, an epic filled with awe, emotion, and technical brilliance. Christopher Nolan once again proves why he remains one of the defining filmmakers of our time, delivering a modern blockbuster that feels destined to be remembered for years to come.
‘THE ODYSSEY’ is set to debut with $257.8M at the global box office:
• Christopher Nolan’s biggest opening ever worldwide
• Third biggest opening of 2026
THE ODYSSEY opens with ~ $75 million worldwide.
Top contributors:
1. United States & Canada: $50 million
2. France: $2.4 million
3. Italy: $2.5 million
4. India: $2.5 million
5. Mexico: $1.5 million