The Hand of God

Netflix | Release Date: December 3, 2021

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 66 Ratings

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jake-bDec 15, 2021

Autobiography and whimsy are the last refuge of imaginative bankruptcy? This defanged Fellini family history is pleasant enough, but "distraction" (see the movie, you'll understand) is about the best one could say for it.

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TVJerryDec 17, 2021

Italian writer/director Paolo Sorrentino won an Oscar for The Great Beauty in 2014. This film focuses on his own adolescence in 80s Naples. Instead of a linear narrative, there are slice-of-life moments that portray his love of family, hisItalian writer/director Paolo Sorrentino won an Oscar for The Great Beauty in 2014. This film focuses on his own adolescence in 80s Naples. Instead of a linear narrative, there are slice-of-life moments that portray his love of family, his admiration of Argentine soccer player Diego Maradona and his discovery of cinema. Sorrentino’s style may be familiar to lovers of Italian films: lingering shots of people and places, disjointed scenes, deliberate pacing and attractive cinematography. It’s a sweet story with eccentric supporting characters that border on Fellini (who’s also referenced in the film). Foreign film lovers may find it charming (this is Italy’s nomination for this year), but anyone expecting a fast-paced, plot-driven American style will likely be disappointed.… Expand

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Bradh6886Jan 11, 2022

The Hand of God is a standard coming of age family drama without anything interesting or unique to say. Some interesting shots here and there and a good score that has its scattered moments, but ultimately the bland performances make it quiteThe Hand of God is a standard coming of age family drama without anything interesting or unique to say. Some interesting shots here and there and a good score that has its scattered moments, but ultimately the bland performances make it quite a bit of a drag.… Expand

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