07/24/2026
What makes The Odyssey movie so spectacular?
DIRECTOR- The Odyssey is directed by one of the most influential filmmakers of our time. Christopher Nolan is considered exceptional because very few directors succeed simultaneously as artists, innovators, and blockbuster filmmakers. When possible, Nolan prefers real locations, practical effects, real stunts, and physical sets. He creates movies that work on two levels: they're huge crowd-pleasing spectacles, but they're also intellectually and emotionally challenging. That's a rare combination, and it's why each new Nolan film feels like a major cultural event. Directorial credits inlcude...Memento (2000), The Dark Knight (2008), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk (2017), Oppenheimer (2023)
EPIC- It brings Homer's 3,000 year old legendary adventure to life. Homer's epic established many storytelling elements we still see today: the hero's long journey home, monsters and supernatural challenges, the clever/flawed protagonist, the quest narrative, themes of perseverance, loyalty, family, and identity. Ultimately, this movie is a modern adaptation of one of humanity's oldest surviving adventure stories.
CAST- It features an incredible cast. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, joined by Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, and many more. The entire cast includes multiple Oscar winners, Emmy winners, Marvel stars, Batman actors, and several of Christopher Nolan's favorite collaborators.
Watching this groundbreaking adaptation of The Odyssey in a beautifully preserved 1920s movie palace adds another layer of history to the experience.
Showing
7/24 - 7/26
Friday 7:30pm
Saturday 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday 1pm & 5pm*
*Open Caption
Organ Performance 4:30pm Sunday
Tix: lafayettetheatre.com
