India, July 10 -- Clearly, The Odyssey is one of the most anticipated films of the year globally. A Christopher Nolan film is always an event, even if it is the biopic of a nuclear scientist or a dream-hopping adventure. But when you combine Nolan's genius with ancient Greek fantasy, that is potential box-office gold. Perhaps that is what ignites the craze for The Odyssey, which is fast entering mythical space in the Hollywood echelon. According to reports, the craze for the film is so high that ticket scalpers are selling opening day tickets for as high as $500 ( Rs.47500).

Christopher Nolan productions always inspire a certain amount of hysteria, but excitement for The Odyssey is at a fever pitch. Initial screenings for the 70 mm IMAX ...