LaKeith Stanfield's 'The Book of Clarence' Receives Mixed Reviews as a Brash Biblical Epic

Jeymes Samuel's 'The Book of Clarence,' starring LaKeith Stanfield, has garnered mixed reviews as it attempts to satirize the Biblical epic genre. The film is described as part faith drama, part stoner comedy, part superhero tale, and briefly part musical. While some critics find the film lively and ambitious, others feel it struggles to deliver a coherent narrative. LaKeith Stanfield's portrayal as an unlikely Messiah receives praise, but the film's erratic storytelling is a point of contention. Overall, 'The Book of Clarence' presents a unique take on the Biblical epic genre, but its execution falls short of expectations.