“An absolute triumph”: the first reactions to Nolan’s Odyssey are rave

The most anticipated project of the year received its world premiere in London last night. And the first reviews are laudatory, already suggesting a new peak in the director’s career.

After months of waiting, Christopher Nolan has finally revealed The Odyssey during its world premiere in London. The blockbuster, which will be released in France on July 15, seems to have largely convinced the first spectators and journalists present.

On X, Erik Davis from Fandango don’t beat around the bush: “It is an absolute triumph and the cinematic achievement of one of the greatest directors of our time.” The journalist also salutes the performance of Robert Pattinson, whom he judges “deceitful, manipulative and irresistibly captivating”adding that the actor delivers “one of (his) favorite performances.“

Same enthusiasm from Jazz Tangcay of Varietywho describes the film as “a stunning success, a spectacular and triumphant epic“. It also highlights the performances of Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o.

For Joshua Rothkopf of Los Angeles Times, The Odyssey is simply “pure cinema“.

For his part, Aaron Couch of The Hollywood Reporter highlights an unprecedented aspect of Nolan’s filmography: “I have seen his films in theaters since Memento. And after 25 years, The Odyssey finally offers us a truly horrific sequence directed by Christopher Nolan…“

The editor-in-chief of ColliderSteven Weintraub, goes even further: “The Odyssey is incredible. I’ve had the chance to see it twice and it’s even better on the second viewing. I’m totally blown away.”

The critic of Guardianevokes for his part “a huge epic about post-war disillusionment and the loss of innocence“.

Rachel Leishman from the site The Mary Sue considers the film to be “as epic as its source material“, calling it “grandiose, bold and simply perfect.“

The reactions, however, are not completely unanimous. David Ehrlich from the site IndieWire is a little more measured, judging the film “trop clumsy to join the top of Nolan’s filmography“. He nevertheless recognizes that “his last act amply rewards the journey.”