Gal Gadot is facing renewed criticism after the release of her latest Netflix film, In the Hand of Dante.
The arthouse drama has received a poor response from several critics and viewers. The film is directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Schnabel. It also features a major Hollywood cast.
The ensemble includes Oscar Isaac, Al Pacino, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, and Martin Scorsese. Despite this star power, the film has failed to impress many reviewers.
Much of the criticism has focused on the film’s structure, length, and performances. Gadot’s acting has also become a major topic of online debate.
Fans and critics have questioned her screen presence once again. Some viewers have argued that her performance in the film feels flat and unconvincing.
Critics Target Film’s Length and Performances
The film runs for 153 minutes. Several reviewers said the story feels uneven and difficult to follow.
Decider described the film as a “time-hopping trainwreck.” The review also criticized Gadot’s line delivery and called it stiff.
RogerEbert.com gave a mixed response. It described the movie as both engaging and extremely dull in parts.
Little White Lies offered a much harsher review. It said the film was not entertaining enough to work even as a cinematic failure. The outlet also claimed that several actors delivered some of the weakest performances of their careers.
Some critics have compared the film to Megalopolis. Francis Ford Coppola’s movie became one of the most discussed box office failures of 2024.
These comparisons have added more pressure on In the Hand of Dante. They have also intensified criticism of Gadot’s recent film choices.
Gadot’s Career Faces Fresh Debate
This is not the first time Gal Gadot has faced criticism over her acting.
Film fans have previously questioned her performances in Snow White, Death on the Nile, and Heart of Stone. Many critics have also debated whether she has been able to build a strong career outside major franchises.
Gadot first appeared as Gisele Yashar in Fast & Furious in 2009. Her biggest breakthrough came in 2017 with Wonder Woman.
That film made her a global star. It was both a commercial success and a critical win. Many viewers praised her performance at the time.
However, Wonder Woman 1984 failed to match the same success. The sequel struggled at the box office and received a weaker response.
Since then, Gadot has had fewer major hits outside Red Notice and the Fast & Furious franchise.
The reaction to In the Hand of Dante has once again placed her acting career under scrutiny. For now, the film’s poor reception has strengthened the debate around her future on screen.
