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The Odyssey Movie: Meaning, story, runtime and star-studded cast of Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' movie is set for a July 17 release. The film adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic about Odysseus's journey home. Filming occurred in diverse global locations using IMAX cameras for grand scale. Advance bookings show massive demand, especially for IMAX premium seats. Ticket prices are surprisingly high…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Matt Damon dropped back to high school weight to portray Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

The Oscar-winning actor has revealed he returned to his high school weight and embraced a strict diet to play Odysseus, before receiving what he called the most meaningful review from his daughter.

BANG Premier · Jul 16

The Odyssey Reviews Are Stellar, But Critics Have The Same Critique

There's a lot to love, but one detail keeps coming up.

Cinemablend · Jul 15

A modern odyssey: the archaeologist following Homer’s route on a bicycle

As Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation is released, Australian archaeologist and cyclist Sam Wood has recreated Odysseus’ journey on two wheels

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

5 films you didn't know were inspired by The Odyssey

As Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the ancient Greek poem nears the big screen, here are some of the other movies that take inspiration from Homer's epic

Total Film · Jul 14

63 Years Later, An Underrated Western Masterpiece Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Paul Newman stars as Hud in the extraordinary western directed by Martin Ritt, now given a 4K restoration by Criterion.

Inverse · Jul 14

What do Greeks actually think of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’?

The country is used to foreigners playing their heroes

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Why Hollywood's Biggest Stars Have Landed In Mumbai This Week

Mumbai is witnessing one of its biggest Hollywood moments yet. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan has arrived in India alongside leading stars Tom Holland and Matt Damon for the grand Indian premiere of The Odyssey. The visit is part of the film's global promotional campaign, placing Mumbai alongside cities like…

MyLifeXP · Jul 12

‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros

Christopher Nolan’s take on the Odyssey is set to break box-office records. What made the director so determined to adapt the ancient Greek epic? And why does a poem from 600BC hold a vice-like grip on pop culture?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Quote of the day by Homer: 'The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to...' - motivational quote by Greek poet of The Iliad and The Odyssey on life lessons about charity, generosity, helping others and why small acts of kindness can make the biggest difference in someone's life

Quote of the day by Homer: Greek poet Homer explained that small acts of charity hold great value. His words emphasize that simple generosity can profoundly impact those in need. What seems minor to one person can be a significant blessing to another. This lesson teaches that kindness and compassion…

The Economic Times · Jul 11