The Odyssey Shows Hollywood When to Tune Out the Internet

Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster, The Odyssey, had a suitably epic opening weekend. The film grossed $264.1 million, becoming the biggest global launch in Nolan’s career. With such overwhelming enthusiasm from moviegoers, the right-wing backlash surrounding The Odyssey — concerning everything from casting decisions to the modern-day dialogue and American accents — has sunk without a trace, not unlike some of Odysseus’ ill-fated crew.