Life & LuxuryArts & CultureReview★★★★½Epic poem makes for a gripping film that defies expectationsJul 16, 2026 – 5.00amThe Odyssey★★★★½Just as Odysseus did, Christopher Nolan meets the moment. The lauded British director’s latest, The Odyssey, is a cinematic epic that meets absurd expectations.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In Arts & CultureFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Life and luxury
Epic poem makes for a gripping film that defies expectations
The Odyssey is just shy of three hours long, and every minute is engaging as director Christopher Nolan rips off the sandals and modernises a 28,000-line poem.
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