I was excited to see this movie in the theater, but it was so quiet and beautiful that I was distracted by the booming and yelling from the theaters on either side of us. Not a bad movie to see from home if you have a big screen.
It was absolutely compelling every minute, and along with being a social critique, was very respectful of faith and ritual and church, which I appreciated. It’s very easy to get so angry at the hypocrisy and rot at the core of many religious institutions that you miss the truth, faith and love that inspires many religious people. Benitez’s true and tender faith allowed him to minister even to the Ralph Fiennes character and give him some healing from his grief, frustration and doubts. An amazing movie, and your explication of its critique of social conservatism is very thoughtful.❤️
Loved this review! I thought Conclave was going to be like another catholic movie that would be boring so I haven’t seen it yet, but I’ve since heard good reviews (& now read yours!!) so will be adding to my list…and maybe will try to watch this weekend!
I was excited to see this movie in the theater, but it was so quiet and beautiful that I was distracted by the booming and yelling from the theaters on either side of us. Not a bad movie to see from home if you have a big screen.
It was absolutely compelling every minute, and along with being a social critique, was very respectful of faith and ritual and church, which I appreciated. It’s very easy to get so angry at the hypocrisy and rot at the core of many religious institutions that you miss the truth, faith and love that inspires many religious people. Benitez’s true and tender faith allowed him to minister even to the Ralph Fiennes character and give him some healing from his grief, frustration and doubts. An amazing movie, and your explication of its critique of social conservatism is very thoughtful.❤️
I am still thinking about this movie a week later. Ralph Fiennes felt like the leader we needed.
“Do you know about the twist?” -Forrest as the movie starts.
Also you did pick the perfect frame of the movie
I refuse to entertain any Stanley Tucci slander…
He’s good!!! Just everyone else is better
Loved this review! I thought Conclave was going to be like another catholic movie that would be boring so I haven’t seen it yet, but I’ve since heard good reviews (& now read yours!!) so will be adding to my list…and maybe will try to watch this weekend!