#Dante Alighieri

A Divine Disappointment: Review of "In the Hand of Dante"

Despite its ambitious concept, "In the Hand of Dante" squanders its potential with a languid narrative and observational aesthetic, failing to deliver on its promise of exploring the depths of Dante Alighieri's inspiration. With a star-studded cast, the film attempts to weave two timelines but ends up with a disjointed, overly long 153-minute slog. The movie's inability to coherently connect its dueling narratives and themes leaves viewers with a sense of unfulfilled potential.