Glad to see a mid-budget, character-driven drama out there. These were the kinds of movies I was hooked on in the 90's. Who knew that 2024 would be the year that we would see more movies aimed at adults. Thank you for this review, James! Have a good weekend.
Just finished watching it, the phrase “simple yet elegant” comes to mind. I love this kind of movies, shows a great deal of restraint by the director by not pushing too much plot or characters. In depth character studies done subtly and with precision.
I liked it as a drama, but I found the characters of the cardinals more simplistic than developed in depth. Especially Cardinal Tedesco was such an easy villain.
I'd love to see the movie biz adapt more bestsellers and the publishing industry needs to rediscover their love of this kind of material. I miss the days where every grocery store and drug store had a long rack of juicy page-turners.
I’ll wait to watch this, I’ve heard about the twist and I don’t know how seriously I will be able to take this. I was excited, until I heard about the final twist.
As someone who has absolutely no interest in the Papal politics of the Vatican, I was very surprised at how much the trailer intrigued me. I'm glad it seems to be getting good reviews and I'll be looking to see it!
I'm right there with you. I don't follow the politics of the Vatican at all, but this flick does an amazing job of sucking the audience right into that world.
So sorry you had to go through that experience🙏. And yet again, thanks so much for calling out crappy modern day movies *without* the anti woke brain worms. It's ages since I've heard someone makes a point as relevant and accurate as flagging the importance of all the book adaptations in classic 90's films being less crap than the current big Studio dross.
In the Nineties we had so many movie adaptations of great page-turner bestsellers. Not sure why Hollywood ever abandoned that category but I'm ready for thrillers to make a comeback.
“Anora” pushed “Inside Out 2” out of my Top Ten Best Films of 2024 list. “Conclave” pushed out “Furiosa” off my list. “Dune Part 2” is holding on to the crown in the face of powerful competition. “The Brutalist” may be the Lisan al Gaib’s most formidable competition this year (that brutal run time tho). 👑#1. Dune: Part Two 🥈#2. Anora 🥉#3. The Substance Strange Darling Oddity Conclave Hitman The Wild Robot Challengers Love Lies Bleeding
@@geekinwithJamesHancock Those are the only two films standing in the way of Dune: Part 2. Let’s see if one of them can convince and inspire me to take the number one spot.
The twist at the end made sense to me - since the story favoured the need for a progressive Catholic Church. We're in an age where the role of women is being questioned and redefined. Your problem with the end of the movie should be aimed at the book's author, and not the filmmaker.
Thank you so much. When did you get a chance please watch Alec in his in the horse’s mouth it’s a comedy and a statement about politics about art about human nature, but it’s really funny and eccentric and I know you love it. It’s one of my favorite top 50 films ever.
This movie took itself too seriously but it was still good and I found it fun to watch. I liked the ending but I dont like how the dialogue was written because if you didnt read the book or dont know much about biology or gender identity, one might not understand exactly what the new pope is saying exactly. He was born intersex, he is NOT transgender. It seemed like a cosmic joke being played on the Cardinal, or thats how the audience is supposed to imagine he must be feeling after all the struggles he has had with his faith up until this point in the story. I dont think we are given enough to understand more about his journey though and it would have added more depth to his character and complexity to the story.
Loved the movie...such a refreshing film. Ironically many religious zealots are up in arms about this movie even though I believe it actually endeers the Catholic religion.
A good movie but not as good as Juror #2, the other recent film obviously made for an adult audience. Conclave has a plot line that requires far more suspension of disbelief. I walked out saying “That would never happen.”
Not Oscar material… sorry but I don’t think Ralph Fiennes should get an Oscar for his crying skill. I liked the movie a lot though and I am glad I didn’t wait for it to be available on Netflix
Boring pointless movie with no or little connective tissue to make a mystery or "thriller". I'm interested in history, loved the cast, enjoy catholic history. I had seen a talk on the art history of the last trump depicting everyone's last chance at redemption that Lawrence was constantly drawn to. I have an interest in Roman history and a lesser interest in history of the catholic church. I like mysteries. I like talkie movies. The Name of the Rose was much more entertaining though of course it was a murder mystery and Umberto Eco. The twists were predictable and tedious. This seems like a bit of a pretentious retelling of the legend of Pope Joan. I didn't fall asleep. I agree this type of movie needs to be made, but not this one, it's not entertaining. The 'lesson" wasn't worth the time. I liked the turtles. I liked the performances. The shots became annoying. I liked Lawrence's Pride finally being rewarded with a terrorist explosion. I am with you I am rooting for these movies. That's why it was such a disappointment.
This is the kind of cinema that we need. More such movies please.
I 100% agree. They can make ten of these movies for the price of one Joker: Folie à Deux.
Glad to see a mid-budget, character-driven drama out there. These were the kinds of movies I was hooked on in the 90's. Who knew that 2024 would be the year that we would see more movies aimed at adults.
Thank you for this review, James! Have a good weekend.
Hope you have a good weekend as well! Eagerly awaiting the final box office tally to see what kind of audience there is for this kind of movie.
1. Excellent review.
2. Agree with you 100%.
3. The more I think about this picture? The better I think it is.
Just finished watching it, the phrase “simple yet elegant” comes to mind. I love this kind of movies, shows a great deal of restraint by the director by not pushing too much plot or characters. In depth character studies done subtly and with precision.
And thrillers gain a palpable claustrophobic feel when most of the movie is filmed in one closed-in venue; i.e. Crimson Tide.
I liked it as a drama, but I found the characters of the cardinals more simplistic than developed in depth. Especially Cardinal Tedesco was such an easy villain.
Your commentary about the need for more films like this is spot-on.
I'd love to see the movie biz adapt more bestsellers and the publishing industry needs to rediscover their love of this kind of material. I miss the days where every grocery store and drug store had a long rack of juicy page-turners.
This film is going to have a lot of Oscar nominations
Agreed! Fiennes will definitely be in the mix and I bet it will get nominated for some technical achievements as well.
I just saw this movie last night. It was riveting and moody, with AWESOME acting and beautiful Rome settings.. 4.2/5 stars
Glad to hear I'm not alone in my enthusiasm! Fingers crossed this movie can find the audience it deserves.
I’ll wait to watch this, I’ve heard about the twist and I don’t know how seriously I will be able to take this. I was excited, until I heard about the final twist.
Get over it -- it’s a movie - it could have twisted a lot of ways!
The final twist is way out of context and it does ruin the film.
As someone who has absolutely no interest in the Papal politics of the Vatican, I was very surprised at how much the trailer intrigued me. I'm glad it seems to be getting good reviews and I'll be looking to see it!
I'm right there with you. I don't follow the politics of the Vatican at all, but this flick does an amazing job of sucking the audience right into that world.
So sorry you had to go through that experience🙏. And yet again, thanks so much for calling out crappy modern day movies *without* the anti woke brain worms. It's ages since I've heard someone makes a point as relevant and accurate as flagging the importance of all the book adaptations in classic 90's films being less crap than the current big Studio dross.
In the Nineties we had so many movie adaptations of great page-turner bestsellers. Not sure why Hollywood ever abandoned that category but I'm ready for thrillers to make a comeback.
“Anora” pushed “Inside Out 2” out of my Top Ten Best Films of 2024 list. “Conclave” pushed out “Furiosa” off my list. “Dune Part 2” is holding on to the crown in the face of powerful competition. “The Brutalist” may be the Lisan al Gaib’s most formidable competition this year (that brutal run time tho).
👑#1. Dune: Part Two
🥈#2. Anora
🥉#3. The Substance
Strange Darling
Oddity
Conclave
Hitman
The Wild Robot
Challengers
Love Lies Bleeding
Very solid top 10 list, but I have a feeling The Brutalist and perhaps Nosferatu might force all of us to rearrange our lists a bit.
@@geekinwithJamesHancock Those are the only two films standing in the way of Dune: Part 2. Let’s see if one of them can convince and inspire me to take the number one spot.
“This movie does not forget the CARDINAL rule” lol
The twist at the end made sense to me - since the story favoured the need for a progressive Catholic Church. We're in an age where the role of women is being questioned and redefined. Your problem with the end of the movie should be aimed at the book's author, and not the filmmaker.
The film maker was making the same tedious point as the author: conform to the woke status quo or be damned
Sounds like a worthwhile adult drama. Rare air indeed!
Rare air is the perfect way to describe it. Ralph Fiennes is an international treasure.
Tucci ! Think I'll have some Papal Wine during Watch🍷
Tucci as always delivers the goods. It was great seeing him lock horns with Fiennes.
Kinda off topic James but that's a smooth looking shirt. Not wearing your usual movie t shirt. Are you going on a date or something. 😊
Lol, if I'm not discussing nerdy genre stuff, I have to keep it classy and put on a collared shirt.
How can we watch the Alec Guinness version tv series ?????
Find the series on RUclips
I picked up the Blu-ray but here's a copy on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/lTOoKokfuTU/видео.html
Thank you so much. When did you get a chance please watch Alec in his in the horse’s mouth it’s a comedy and a statement about politics about art about human nature, but it’s really funny and eccentric and I know you love it. It’s one of my favorite top 50 films ever.
Slow Horses, the series is worth a watch.
I've heard nothing but good things. It's coming back for Season 6. I also want to check out the series of books it is based upon.
Wow, you need to watch his version of “All Quiet…”!
Will do! I'll be watching all of his movies from now on.
This movie took itself too seriously but it was still good and I found it fun to watch. I liked the ending but I dont like how the dialogue was written because if you didnt read the book or dont know much about biology or gender identity, one might not understand exactly what the new pope is saying exactly. He was born intersex, he is NOT transgender. It seemed like a cosmic joke being played on the Cardinal, or thats how the audience is supposed to imagine he must be feeling after all the struggles he has had with his faith up until this point in the story. I dont think we are given enough to understand more about his journey though and it would have added more depth to his character and complexity to the story.
If I’m not mistaken this director is doing a new Bourne movie
Whatever Berger directs next, I'll be there.
Nice, will add it to the watch list.
An excellent palette cleanser if you need a break from the big franchises.
Best movie of the year
Loved this movie!
Im a argue for Hollywood; theres many original movies today but audience is just not eating it up.
Loved the movie...such a refreshing film. Ironically many religious zealots are up in arms about this movie even though I believe it actually endeers the Catholic religion.
A good movie but not as good as Juror #2, the other recent film obviously made for an adult audience. Conclave has a plot line that requires far more suspension of disbelief. I walked out saying “That would never happen.”
Some online gave the secret away. Why are people so rotten.
keep up the good fight
As long as there are cool flicks to see, this channel will keep marching on.
Very woke punctuated with politics and Liberal nonsense.
This movie is like the joker 2, good acting but a big letdown by the ending
Ralph.
Great all the way up until the heinous, Satanic ending that thoroughly destroys the movie.
Habemus papem!
I had to whip out some Google translate for that one.
This review is a little too detailed it borders on spoilery for me. Will skip and come back when I’ve seen the movie.
I'm getting flashbacks to the Dan Brown Angels & Demons movie :)
Excellent film and acting. Woke ending...
Not Oscar material… sorry but I don’t think Ralph Fiennes should get an Oscar for his crying skill. I liked the movie a lot though and I am glad I didn’t wait for it to be available on Netflix
Boring pointless movie with no or little connective tissue to make a mystery or "thriller". I'm interested in history, loved the cast, enjoy catholic history. I had seen a talk on the art history of the last trump depicting everyone's last chance at redemption that Lawrence was constantly drawn to. I have an interest in Roman history and a lesser interest in history of the catholic church.
I like mysteries. I like talkie movies.
The Name of the Rose was much more entertaining though of course it was a murder mystery and Umberto Eco.
The twists were predictable and tedious. This seems like a bit of a pretentious retelling of the legend of Pope Joan.
I didn't fall asleep.
I agree this type of movie needs to be made, but not this one, it's not entertaining. The 'lesson" wasn't worth the time. I liked the turtles. I liked the performances. The shots became annoying.
I liked Lawrence's Pride finally being rewarded with a terrorist explosion.
I am with you I am rooting for these movies. That's why it was such a disappointment.
a love a no spoiler review posting being spoiled in comments --
@@aairsick Don't read the comments, just watch the video.
Catholics would call this movie heresy.
I was raised an Episcopalian so I'll leave it to others to make those criticisms.
The conservatives for sure
My whole fam is catholic and we didn’t think that lol
@ I’m referring to serious Catholics.
True Catholics would. The problem is most Catholics are too worldly and uninformed.
Not another woman pope flick. Well, intersex cardinal. Boooooorrrring
That’s a chromosomal disorder lol
lol the movie proves its point lol
A woke garbage