The Odyssey

agamemnon generational aura loss. actual thoughts (because some people don't like one-liner culture): i am and have been a very vocal nolan hater. i think most of his work is just as pretentious and self-important as him and as a result i find about 80% of his filmography way overrated. i say all this to illustrate how big of a deal it is that i am giving this movie 5 fucking stars on first watch (i am actively upset about it believe me). not only did i go in a nolan hater but i also have never had any interest or knowledge in greek mythology, meaning my general enthusiasm for this movie was almost zero. but holy mother of zeus was this everything it talked itself up to be and more. the odyssey is the epic of all epics for a reason and it pains me to say that nolan has done it justice. i have fully surrendered to the imax screen all my doubt and disinterest because god fucking damnit this rocked. every performance, every piece of set and costume work, every sound design choice, editing choice, cinematography choice, every department is firing on all cylinders. few theatre-going experiences have given me this much uncontrollable excitement in recent memory. so much so that the second the credits started rolling i turned to my brother, smiling, and said “i think that’s his best movie,” and he looked at me, also smiling, and said “that might be his best movie.” suffice it to say, all the reviews telling you to see this on the biggest loudest screen you can are not bullshit. if you get the chance, do yourself a favour and see this. you deserve it :)