Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has drawn polarised feedback from critics. Some applaud its bold visual style and grand scale, while others criticise its changes to Homer’s text. The Guardian wondered about if female viewers would embrace its mood changes. Variety highlighted major plot and character deviations from the original. GQ Australia included a literary critic’s cautious take.

Praise arrived too, with The New York Times calling it “passion in every frame”. BuzzFeed noted surprises during a test screening with a classics enthusiast. America Magazine’s Catholic classicist offered a unique perspective. The London Evening Standard described it as “epic worthy of the gods”. GeekTyrant later listed it among the best modern epics.