DUBAI: Christopher Nolan’s gargantuan full-IMAX retelling of Homer’s “The Odyssey” is an elemental and testosterone-fuelled undertaking, chock-full of gorgeous set-pieces and metaphysical ruminations that are typical for the auteur; but unfortunately, the sum of its parts do not make for a transformative watch, simply because the film is let down by its generic, modern dialogue, maddeningly inconsistent pacing and big-name casting. However, where the film really soars is in its execution.

The Odyssey review: Christopher Nolan delivers a visually stunning adaptation of Homer’s epic with standout performances, breathtaking IMAX visuals and emotional depth.

Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey,” is an earthy, existential epic that melds storytelling of antiquity with contemporary IMAX-sized bravado.