Matt Damon Reveals Ben Affleck’s Review of ‘The Odyssey’ — and the One Performance He Couldn’t Stop Talking About

Matt Damon said Ben Affleck spent about 20 minutes praising Robert Pattinson’s performance in Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*. Affleck described Pattinson as carrying the full force of the film’s storytelling, and Damon said his portrayal was compelling because viewers could see the character trying to make himself more cowardly and unlikeable.

At a Los Angeles screening and 40-minute cast discussion, performers also praised Damon’s demanding work as Odysseus and recalled his upbeat attitude during difficult sea scenes. Tom Holland singled out a scene between Damon and Anne Hathaway, while Damon discussed Nolan’s portrayal of Odysseus as weary, regretful and ashamed. Holland and Charlize Theron reflected on their roles as a farewell to playing younger characters, and Zendaya spoke about feeling anxious while filming on IMAX.