Maestro Christopher Nolan's new film "Odyssey" has shattered his career-best ratings as soon as the veil was lifted.
"Odyssey" recorded a 97% freshness Jeesoo on the global film review site Rotten Tomatoes.
This is the highest figure in Nolan's filmography. The record easily surpasses his widely regarded masterpieces "Memento" (94%), "The Dark Knight" (94%), "Oppenheimer" (93%), "Dunkirk" (92%) and "Inception" (87%), which has further excited the film world. Having always shown a perfect balance of popularity and artistry and captivated film fans around the world, he has renewed his own best record and thereby proclaimed the birth of another great masterpiece.
This "Odyssey" is more than a simple blockbuster; it is a project that concentrates Nolan's long-cherished grand vision and craftsmanship. In a so-called "reckless" challenge, it became the first film in history to shoot the entire picture in IMAX film format, achieving overwhelming imagery. In addition, through large-scale overseas locations across the globe including Greece, Italy, Iceland, Scotland and the United States, it delivers a wondrous scale and breathtaking immersion that can only be experienced in theaters.
Reactions from major overseas media and critics have been equally positive. "A revolutionary film that would overwhelm even the gods" (Luke Eccleston), "A marvel born of overwhelming scale and obsessive detail" (Polygon), "Nolan's ambition finally overwhelms the screen" (Erin Mussett), "He has completed humanity's greatest adventure as a cinematic achievement" (Den of Geek), and others.
On Aug. 3, Christopher Nolan is scheduled to visit Korea along with lead actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, which has excited domestic fans.
[Photo] Universal Pictures, Rotten Tomatoes
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