Nolan's Odyssey: A Triumph or a Tour de Force? The hype surrounding Christopher Nolan's three hour adaptation of Homer's epic poem has finally been unleashed, with critics almost universally enamored with the film.
Peter Bradshaw describes The Odyssey as "a colossal origin myth story," setting the tone for the effusive praise that follows.
Beneath the superlatives and grand claims, however, lies a more nuanced discussion about Nolan's vision and artistry.