The Odyssey

(Open Captions Nov 7, 2 pm show).
Dir: Christopher Nolan, UK/US, 2026, Action/Adventure.
Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson.
"The new big-screen reimagining of The Odyssey maintains a vibrancy and excitement that feels timeless… This sweeping epic is a vivid and immersive adventure that translates the mythology of Homer’s ancient Greek poem into a combination of dazzling wartime set pieces and character-driven introspection about family and identity… Ithaca is in shambles since its king, Odysseus left to fight in the Trojan War years ago but never returned. Is he still alive? His wife and queen, Penelope, thinks so, which is why she hasn’t remarried… We learn of Odysseus’ whereabouts through flashbacks, which detail harrowing encounters between his dwindling army and god-like adversaries such as a Cyclops, alluring sirens, and vengeful Poseidon. Currently trapped on a deserted island by the nymph Calypso, he harbors an escape plan for regaining his throne and restoring his kingdom… Both expansive and intimate, The Odyssey reshapes the legendary story for contemporary tastes, turning it into a confident and thoughtful historical fantasy on a grand scale, anchored by a hero whose motives still powerfully resonate." - Todd Jorgenson, Cinemalogue

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 172 min

Rating: PG