Ah, so, Oppenheimer then.
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My wife and I went to see it the other night and although we both enjoyed the film neither of us fully understood what all the fuss was about. Yes, itâs an epic film and yes I find a lot of his films very good but Iâm not sure any of them make it into my top ten.
Interstellar probably comes the closest but some of that is curtesy of the fantastic sound track. As sci-fi films go itâs got the scale but is missing the detail. If you want to see one of the most underrated sci-fi films of the last ten years then watch âProspectâ. A low budget film that managed to create a totally believable and gritty future that slowly seeps into existence and makes you feel itâs exactly how the future might be. On top of this you get an eerie sound track that stays with you long after the film has finished. One of the best âoff worldâ experiences I have seen captured on film. Unmissable if you love clever movies.
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Saw it yesterday and thought it was a really good film. Decided to watch it on a standard screen instead of the âEpic IMAXâ because of the price differential. Standard screening being free with vouchers and Epic IMAX being ÂŁ24.
I agree with the comments about some of the dialogue being difficult to hear but I came out having enjoyed the film and didnât feel my attention wander at all, which is rare for me with a film of this duration.
Part of me wishes Iâd done the Epic screening to match the Epic film.
I will wait until it appears on my private tv channel. But for now I enjoyed any Nolan movie.
The odyssey story was captivating for me when child. I remember the part when Ulysse came back after 20 years of absence. His dog recognised him, waited for him all these years. And died just after near him. One of the saddest moment for me watching a movie.
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You having your own private channel somehow does not surprise me 
You have that probably in your country. The channel diffuses the best movies that first appear in the cinemas, 3 or 5 months later.
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The Odyssey wasnât much of a story to start with.
I much rather things going around than coming around. And, how long did it take ??
Good but not great was my summeryâŚ. Films like gladiator and Troy were âbetterâ in my viewâŚ
Like others have said it didnât feel like a long movie which is a compliment.
I believe CGI was used sparingly and some of the scenes, although more modern, reminded me of Jason and the Argonauts and Sinbad films from the 60s. Not as impressive as CGI but I kind of liked it..
Just a small think but if her love and commitment was so strong to Odyssey I was surprised she didnât recognise him after 20 years!
One final comment the sound was very loud at the cinema but some of the spoken parts were really quiet - may have just been where I was sitting (my sister bought seats on the front row!)
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No, itâs a âthingâ with Nolan movies 
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Hi. @JonathanG
I am with you on Interstellar and Oppenheimer.
Luckily I did not pay to see Oppenheimer.
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Just seen it and absolutely loved it. To someone who grew up on pre-CGI Panavision sword and sandals epics and Ray Harryhausen films it was just heaven. It owes more than a passing nod to Jason and the Argonauts ( and even cheekily riffs on one of its most famous lines - âThe gods are best served by those who need their help the leastâ). My late father would have loved it as âthem that deserves it gets itâ.
Great turns from Matt Damon, Tom Holland and, particularly, Anne Hathaway. As someone above said, the scenes showing the brutality and horror of war as opposed to glorifying it are particularly effective. The film absolutely flew by. The last film by Christopher Nolan that I enjoyed was The Prestige but this was just brilliant
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Support your local cinema.
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Why should I when Sky give me the film for free?
I can sit with my feet up and stop the film to make a cup of tea or go for a comfort break.
Last time I went to the cinema it was like sitting in pig sty with all the eating and drinking noises.
Then there were the people who could not leave their phones alone.
I can sit at home and watch a film in peace and quiet.
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I go to several of my local cinemas all the time because Iâm aware that certain films wonât be appearing on streaming any time soon.
The experience at the Everyman and Home in Manchester are generally fine. There are exceptions. I make sure staff there are aware and/or act.
The experience at the Odeon and the Vue can be appalling so I do have some sympathy with your perspective.
That said, watching films at home I often have to glare at family or spell out that I really need them to put their phone down and/or STFU.
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I have been to the Vue in Printworks a couple of times this last year. What do you find appalling? It was fine for us, though it being free (monthly free tickets from Sky) helps swing it for us.
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It varies with the numbers really.
At least 5 films this year ruined either by someone (usually multiple people) looking at their phone every 5 or 10 minutes or eating loudly all the way through. My favourites are the whisperers. The people who hold long conversations throughout the film at low volume and yet believe that, because theyâre whispering, thatâs okay then. Sometimes, but not always, theyâre even talking about the film. I canât hear the film dialogue but theyâre talking about the film so thatâs okay?
All compounded by having to make an effort to avoid the iMax and screens 16 to 20 as thatâs where you get the live mice show albeit that just a mention will get you a full refund so you donât go to the MEN as many have.
Then thereâs the comedy of the coffee machines. I go frequently enough to confidently say itâs not working 3 weeks in 4 no matter which floor and, on the week it is working, itâs entirety random as to whether your floor gets a staff member who can actually operate it.
For added comedy there is the regular shout and near assault from women who think Iâm heading to the Ladies toilets in error and not because thatâs where the accessible and Changing Places toilets are located.
Apart from that⌠
Maybe we were lucky then. One film was busy but with none of the issues that you mention. The other was very quiet. We also go to our local Vue. I like the new seats - plenty of room and can put my feet up.
The thing I hate about cinemas is all the adverts. I havenât watched a commercial for 25 years. Easy to avoid at home. I use noice cancelling headphones at the cinema.
Planning to watch The Odyssey next week
My son who is a student of the classics went to see it and rates it highly. He will ordinarily rip a film to shreds if he knows the background (Oppenheimer would be an example). In the unlikely event my daughter wanted me to see a film with her Iâd go. We share many interests (like the best breakfast places) but Iâm being replaced by cooler players including the boyfriend so I would make the most of it!
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It does vary hugely. Certainly such things are rare indeed at Home or the Everyman. None of them as bad as our local Cineworld which, thank goodness, has now closed.
I find the seats very handy in terms of avoiding the mice. Wholly agree re: adverts although, for me, it does at least make it feel like an event.
We went to see it last night. Not our normal fare. I get the effort by all involved just not for us. I like the comment above- not much of a story to begin with- and wonder how we were seduced.