Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has received praise from critics for its breathtaking visual craft, describing it as a bold epic worthy of ancient myths.
The London Evening Standard labelled it worthy of the gods, while Toronto Star described it as his clearest expression of signature style.
British critics at the Guardian raised doubts though, questioning whether the tempo and female portrayal meet audience expectations.
Audience reactions on Rotten Tomatoes indicate viewers agree it needs the biggest screen possible, branding it a unmissable spectacle.
A growing fuss over talk that Nolan might remake Blue Thunder caused the director to address the talk directly.