In the Hand of Dante

People didn't like this one much, with Oscar Isaac's dual performance as Nick and Dante getting more flak than praise. Most found the core story, about a stolen manuscript and Dante's parallel quest, to be a total mess and a slog to get through, with the infamous low score for pacing backing up widespread complaints it's a chore. Julian Schnabel's direction and the strong visuals are the few things keeping it afloat for some, giving it a distinct look even when the plot loses them. A handful appreciated Gerard Butler as Louie, and a couple even liked the rare moments of humor, but that's faint praise for a film that mostly left people cold or confused.