Director: Edward Berger
Writers: Peter Straughan, Robert Harris
Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
Might be the best film I've seen this year, highly recommend. Solid writing and acting all around.
Doesn't paint the Catholic Church in a good light, but it's not really a damning movie either. Though I can see some Rightist getting triggered over the plot.
Reality is far more damning to the Catholic Church.
My wife is fundamentally uninterested in adjusting any of her opinions on basically any subject. She is almost completely useless intellectually. It's kind of annoying.
So I was really kind of joking, but I appreciate the info anyway.
But in all seriousness, this is probably the best movie of the year.
It'll be interesting to see if it gets a nomination
I liked how the [SPOILER - highlight to read]: horror-esque music leads you to think it's going to end in tragedy, but your expectations are subverted and it actually seems like a rather pleasant outcome.
Oh yeah, we both lost interest in bland comicbook movies a long time ago. Despite being an anti-intellectual she does at least have some good taste in some things. I think she rather liked the movie.
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