One of the most exciting aspects of The Odyssey's massive success is the way it gained attention for Samantha Morton, who quietly gives the most powerful performance in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster. Morton, who plays Circe in the towering adaptation of Homer's epic poem, stole the show with her brief but impactful scene inside the island cabin, where her sorceress character turns Odysseus's (Matt Damon) soldiers into pigs. The scene was an instant standout for audiences, as it is a brilliant showcase of practical effects and Nolan's unsung horror chops. However, Morton lends this fantastical scene stunning authenticity and weight. It's time for the Oscar-nominated English actor to receive her flowers, because she's been stealing the show in summer blockbusters by legendary directors for over 20 years. Years before The Odyssey, Morton was the heart of Steven Spielberg's sublime, prescient sci-fi thriller, Minority Report, holding her own against Tom Cruise.
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