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The Odyssey Was Not What I Expected... OUT OF THEATER REACTION!

2026-07-17 Entertainment
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The Odyssey Movie Review! Greg Alba shares his out of theater reaction to Christopher Nolan's new mythological epic. Greg breaks down the film's breathtaking practical filmmaking, nonlinear storytelling, Matt Damon's lead performance, and why this ambitious adaptation of Homer's classic left such a lasting impression. - Grab your D-BOX tickets here: https://www.cinemark.com/movies/the-odyssey This massive nonlinear action-adventure follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, confronting gods, monsters, war, trauma, and the relentless passage of time while his wife Penelope and son Telemachus struggle to preserve their family and kingdom in Ithaca. In this spoiler-free movie review, Greg discusses Matt Damon's phenomenal lead performance, Christopher Nolan's breathtaking practical filmmaking and real-world locations, the film's surprisingly accessible story, its dense opening act, pulsating score, improved sound mixing, and why the mythology occasionally plays like religious horror on an epic scale. He also shares his thoughts on Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson's chilling performance as Antinous, Zendaya's presence as Athena, whether the star-studded ensemble ever becomes distracting, and how the film evolves from an intellectually engaging slow burn into an emotional, unforgettable cinematic experience. If you're a fan of Christopher Nolan movies, Greek mythology, The Odyssey by Homer, IMAX epics, practical filmmaking, historical fantasy, nonlinear storytelling, and powerful stories about family, identity, memory, and the meaning of home, this review is for you. #TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #TheOdysseyMovie #MattDamon #TomHolland #AnneHathaway #RobertPattinson #Zendaya #OutofTheaterReaction #MovieReview #ReelRejects #TheOdysseyReaction 0:00 The Odyssey Review 1:36 D-Box 2:03 First Act Experience & Nonlinear Storytelling 6:12 Matt Damon's Odysseus Journey 7:17 Mythological Sequences & Fantasy Elements 9:20 Tone, Pacing & What to Expect 9:59 Star-Studded Cast Discussion 10:39 Matt Damon as Odysseus Performance 11:44 Anne Hathaway as Penelope 12:46 Additional Supporting Cast 14:20 Tom Holland as Telemachus 15:46 Zendaya as Athena, Charlize Theron & Elliot Page 17:40 Cinematography, Sound Design & Music Score 18:18 Core Themes - Time, Home, Family & Trauma Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

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@ReelRejects 2026-07-16

ANSWER THE CALL OF THE GODS... THEN EXPERIENCE THE ODYSSEY THE WAY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN INTENDED! Get your tickets through our Cinemark link and experience The Odyssey in D-BOX motion seats! https://www.cinemark.com/movies/the-odyssey Want to hear our full spoiler discussion? Watch the Spoiler Review/Podcast here! 👇 https://youtu.be/1Pzoa5rAcso - Then, if you enjoyed our review, SMASH that LIKE button & SUBSCRIBE! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - Become a Super Sexy Reject with our full-length reactions & reviews: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Support the channel with RR Merch: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/

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@MrJimbob5895 2026-07-17

Cool to see Greg wandering through the Backrooms

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@brettscott1797 2026-07-17

“Because I’m a man of the people”. Hilarious delivery

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@b2ickwall978 2026-07-17

Used your link to try my first Dbox experience this weekend. Thanks for the review!

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@mhazzy155 2026-07-17

Just got out of IMAX 70mm (which is insane btw) 100% agree on the “famous actor” thing - film was great but too many times throughout, I felt like I was watching a famous actor, not their character. It’s probably the film’s biggest flaw in my opinion. And I don’t even feel like any of the acting or writing was bad either. It’s kind of strange really - it’s the most I’ve ever noticed “actors” while watching a movie.

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@musicbymitch 2026-07-17

THANK YOU for giving a rating at the end! Wish you would do this for more films!

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@MartyMcK 2026-07-17

Gregg was the janitor of the theatre walking backwards, in front of you, signalling to his watch as you filmed your review? 😂

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@thomaswschaller 2026-07-19

What a great review - Thank you! And seeing this movie on the biggest screen possible - with a live audience - is a genuinely thrilling experience.

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@zzygyy 2026-07-17

Ulysses 1952 Odyssey 1997. Two great ones.

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@DToomer 2026-07-17

How does one go through the school system & not touch on the Iliad & the Odyssey?

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