Christopher Nolan has built a career on creating unforgettable cinematic experiences, but has he delivered his greatest achievement yet?

This week on The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps is joined by 'That Movie Guy' Harry Argyle from the Love Death & Movies podcast to dive deep into The Odyssey, Nolan's breathtaking adaptation of Homer's legendary Greek epic. From jaw-dropping IMAX cinematography and terrifying mythological creatures to emotionally charged performances and surprisingly timely themes, there's plenty to unpack.

The pair discuss why The Odyssey feels destined to become one of the defining cinema experiences of the decade, whether its near three-hour runtime flies by, the standout performances from Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, and why the Cyclops sequence may be one of the most intense scenes Nolan has ever directed.

Highlights Breakdown:

- Why The Odyssey is a genuine "must-see in IMAX" experience.

- Breaking down the film's chapter-based storytelling and epic pacing.

- The terrifying Cyclops encounter and Nolan's unexpected horror influences.

- Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson's standout performances.

- How the film explores war, shame, regret and the psychological scars of conflict.

- Incredible behind-the-scenes facts about filming entirely with IMAX cameras.

- Jamie and Harry reveal their final ratings and whether this is the best film of 2026.

They also explore the film's powerful themes of war, regret, PTSD and redemption, debate where it ranks among Nolan's impressive filmography. Jamie and Harry also break down why this is the movie you need to see on the biggest screen possible. From Nolan's custom mirror rig built to help actors maintain eye contact around a giant IMAX camera, to the 610 kilometres of 70mm film used in production.

If you're wondering whether The Odyssey lives up to the enormous expectations surrounding Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, this spoiler-free discussion has you covered.

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