Christopher Nolan's much-awaited epic The Odyssey finally hit theatres on Friday (July 17), and social media has already declared it one of the filmmaker's finest works. Starring Matt Damon in the lead role as Odysseus, the film has opened to overwhelmingly positive reactions online, with fans praising its breathtaking visuals, emotional storytelling and powerful performances.

Netizens react to The Odyssey

Within hours of the film's release, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with reviews from moviegoers who described the film as "peak cinema" and a cinematic masterpiece. Many viewers hailed Nolan's ambitious adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic, with several predicting that the acclaimed director could be headed for another Academy Award.