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Charlize Theron’s candid praise for Matt Damon’s jaw-dropping physique in The Odyssey sparked online backlash—calling her comments “cringe” and “vulgar”—but the film itself is smashing it at the box office, raking in over $124 million in its opening weekend and earning rave reviews. Damon, who shed 33 pounds for the role and adopted a gluten-free lifestyle, proved his dedication, while the duo’s reunion after The Legend of Bagger Vance adds nostalgic charm. Amid the controversy, the movie’s success proves that great storytelling still wins out.

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