In the Hand of Dante review: You might need to see the craziest new movie on Netflix
Netflix’s latest drama stars A-list actors and is already being called the streaming giant’s wildest release yet
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The brief
Critics are describing it as a bold, unconventional drama with surreal and provocative elements, drawing comparisons to Dante’s *Inferno* in tone and ambition. Coverage from *The New York Times*, *Roger Ebert*, *Digital Spy*, *The Boston Globe*, and *Yahoo* highlights the film’s divisive yet visually striking approach.
Reviews emphasize its audacity, with some calling it a “circle of hell” and others framing it as a “not-so-divine folly.” The cast’s star power is being leveraged to attract viewers despite its unconventional narrative. With no additional details on plot or reception beyond its boldness, attention will focus on streaming metrics and audience reactions in the coming days.
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Quick answers
Who stars in *In the Hand of Dante*?
Oscar Isaac, Gerard Butler, Jason Momoa, and Gal Gadot.
What genre is the film?
Coverage describes it as a bold, surreal drama with elements of dark fantasy or psychological intensity.
Is the film divisive?
Yes—critics are calling it both ‘bonkers’ and ‘provocative,’ with mixed but attention-grabbing reviews.
Coverage (7)
- Julian Schnabel Returns to the Director's Chair Air Mail · 8h ago
- Al Pacino’s New Netflix Crime Adaptation Releases To Disappointing Rotten Tomatoes Score IMDb · 8h ago
- Oscar Isaac and Gerard Butler's new "bonkers" drama has just landed on Netflix Digital Spy · 8h ago
- ‘In the Hand of Dante’ is a new circle of hell The Boston Globe · 8h ago
- ‘In the Hand of Dante’ Review: A Not So Divine Folly The New York Times · 8h ago
- Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, & Gal Gadot’s New Netflix Movie Out Today Yahoo · 8h ago
- In the Hand of Dante review: You might need to see the craziest new movie on Netflix Roger Ebert · 8h ago
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