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The Odyssey Is Going To Get Review Bombed, But I Can Tell You The Controversies Are Overblown

A lot of people hate this movie before they’ve even seen it

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Tom Cruise Couldn't Help But Praise Christopher Nolan And More After Seeing The Odyssey

You can always count on Tom Cruise to hype up movies!

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The Only Actor Wrong For ‘The Odyssey’ Confirmed By Reviews As Casting Backlash Finally Culminates

The Odyssey reviews settle its biggest casting debate as one performance draws the most criticism.

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Friday essay: I’ve been reading The Odyssey my whole life. Nolan’s film version is exhilarating – but not perfect

I first read The Odyssey during the summer holidays when I was 15 years old. Parked under the shade of the mulberry tree in our Brisbane backyard, I would read, grab a few mulberries, then read some more, my fingers sometimes staining the pages dark purple. It was a secondhand…

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‘A masterpiece in every way’: The Odyssey earns near universal acclaim as full reviews published

Christopher Nolan’s epic was given five stars by the Guardian, Independent and Telegraph, while the New York Times called it a ‘monumental adaptation’

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Matt Damon reveals the diet change behind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to reach his lightest weight since high school : 'I literally stopped eating...'

Matt Damon Odyssey diet: Matt Damon adopted a gluten-free diet for his role in The Odyssey. This significant lifestyle change helped him achieve his lightest weight since high school. He found that eliminating gluten greatly improved his overall health and well-being. The actor continues this dietary regimen long after filming…

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Matt Damon received Ben Affleck phone call he’s ‘waited 45 years to get’ after friend watched The Odyssey

Damon called Affleck, who he has known since school, ‘one of the great loves of my life’

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Zendaya's Talked About Her Insane Odyssey Filming Schedule, But I Love How Matt Damon Described It

I still can't believe she pulled this off.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An epic but flawed trip to Hades and back

Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing...

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The Odyssey gets five-star sweep as critics hail ‘thrilling’ Christopher Nolan film as a ‘masterpiece’

Acclaimed British filmmaker might be set to repeat the success of ‘Oppenheimer’ – or surpass it

The Independent UK

The Odyssey: Tickets up to Rs 3,000 and all-day shows set stage for phenomenal India opening

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is set for a phenomenal India debut this Friday. Exhibitors and trade experts anticipate the film will surpass 'Oppenheimer's' business. Advance ticket sales are robust, with IMAX shows nearing full capacity for the opening weekend. The film's early morning and late-night shows are also seeing solid…

The Economic Times

Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and Zendaya have created a rap to promote The Odyssey – and I can't believe it either

The cast created a musical number to catch fans up on Homer's ancient Greek epic

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Quote of the Day by Matt Damon: "You can't slow time down. The only way to really do it is to..."— Inspiring lessons on being present, mindfulness, emotional connection and why living every moment with purpose matters by The Odyssey star known for his thoughtful persepectives on life

Quote of the Day by Matt Damon: Matt Damon’s quote, “You can't slow time down. The only way to really do it is to really be there and be in it,” explores the importance of presence, mindful living, and cherishing everyday moments with loved ones. Shared during promotions for The…

The Economic Times

Matt Damon initially refused The Martian and Sir Ridley Scott had to convince him to do it

Matt Damon almost missed out on his lead role in Sir Ridley Scott's 2015 sci-fi adventure, The Martian.

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The Odyssey Real Story: How Greek King Odysseus won the Trojan war but nearly lost everything on his 10-year journey to home

The Odyssey original story summary: Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" brings Homer's ancient epic to the big screen. Odysseus, a Greek king, won the Trojan War with a clever trick. His journey home took ten years, filled with many perilous challenges. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope faced suitors pressuring her to…

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'The Odyssey' NYC Premiere Brought Unforgettable Celebrity Style and Red Carpet Fashion Moments

From Zendaya to Lupita Nyong'o, explore every unforgettable celebrity style moment and red carpet fashion look from The Odyssey NYC premiere.

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Zendaya jokingly threatened to 'leave' Tom Holland if he turned down The Odyssey

Zendaya had to convince Tom Holland to star in The Odyssey amid scheduling conflicts with Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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'Fortnite' x 'Odyssey' Movie Brings Matt Damon's Odysseus, Benny Safdie's Agamemnon Skins

Fortnite's latest collaboration is with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey movie, featuring Matt Damon's Odysseus, as well as Agamemnon's skins.

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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.

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If The Odyssey film is anything like The Odyssey adventure game from 2012, Matt Damon will spend the entire first hour trying to solve a single loom puzzle

I played it for two hours and 53 minutes, same as the running time of Christopher Nolan's new film. Here's how it went.

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Samantha Morton hails Heath Ledger-style comparison with her work in The Odyssey as ‘very moving’

The Oscar-nominated actress has spoken of her emotional reaction after Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas likened the crew’s response to her performance in The Odyssey to the applause Heath Ledger received while filming The Dark Knight.

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

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

Evening Standard

The Odyssey lauded as Sir Christopher Nolan’s ‘best film to date’

The blockbuster is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic.

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The Odyssey: Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway relive the epic

In this edition, Critic Emma Jones tells us why Christopher Nolan’s take on the Greek epic was worth the wait – and the eye-watering budget – and how the themes of this ancient story still speak to contemporary audiences. The all-star cast includes Matt Damon as a world-weary Odysseus, Anne…

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'The Odyssey' Review: Christopher Nolan's Majestic, Haunting Adaptation Is An Epic Like No Other

Christopher Nolan's apocalyptic adaptation of the Homeric epic is grand and grave — and the version we need now. Read our review of 'The Odyssey.'

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