Julian Schnabel's new film is quite a mess

Julian Schnabel's latest film, "In the Hand of Dante," is a visually striking production that falters in its storytelling. The movie attempts to weave together the lives of two writers across different eras: the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri, portrayed by Oscar Isaac, and the 20th-century American author Nick Tosches.

While the film's cinematography is lauded, its narrative structure is described as a "mess." The juxtaposition of these two literary figures, spanning centuries, contributes to a sense of confusion. The director and co-writer, Schnabel, seems to be the primary reason for the film's perceived lack of cohesion.

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In the Hand of Dante -elokuva on kaunis kuviltaan mutta sekava sisällöltään.

Despite the potential of its dual-timeline narrative, "In the Hand of Dante" ultimately feels "prematurely outdated." The film's aesthetic qualities are overshadowed by its muddled content, leaving audiences with a beautiful yet ultimately unsatisfying cinematic experience.

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Syytä on Julian Schnabel.