Conclave. Interesting movie and quite timely both religiously and politically

[question everything]

An interesting ending so no spoiler.

We watched it via Amazon Prime.

[calimary]

1. It really did come out at a surprisingly relevant time!

The death of a fictitious Holy Father, and shortly thereafter, reality weighs in.

[Demovictory9]

4. It came out months ago

[question everything]

8. Yes, and even won an Oscar for screen adaptation but with recent events in Rome and on our shores

it became more timely.

[Abolishinist]

2. An incredible film, we saw it on the big screen when it was in theaters.

And you're right, I'm glad I wasn't forewarned about the ending, it was totally outside of the box the movie had drawn me into.

As an aside, we've attended the Palm Springs Film Festival for at least the last fifteen years. Six or so years ago, John Lithgow was in one of the featured movies and was in attendance. I forget the film we were watching, it wasn't the one he was in, but after the film was over they opened up for a few questions. The guy sitting right next to me raised his hand and I was totally stunned, it was John Lithgow! After he asked his question he left, all the while my mind was stumbling in a failed attempt to say hello and comment on his role in, yeah, that's right, I was so shell-shocked I couldn't think of a damned thing! Of course as soon as he left I came up with one. Oh well.

And I highly recommend Conclave!

[Demovictory9]

3. I saw in theaters a few months ago. General good reviews but some called it "woke"

[hlthe2b]

5. I agree.

I suggested the movie to my sister and others who asked questions about how the conclave works. A few have watched it and found it boring. I guess that they thought it was going to be like some Da Vinci Code movie and a thriller.

I thought it was very well done with a great cast. I particularly liked that they gave Issabella Rossolini's character opportunities for "side-eye" and to confront the Cardinals at some point. The ending gave a nice little twist.

So, no. It was not some fantasy movie, but more based on truth and human nature than not, and very well presented

[avebury]

9. Issabella Rossolini

gave an Oscar worthy performance. She made the most of her role.

[RockCreek]

6. Watched it last night and loved it.

[bif]

7. That ending! (Spoiler)

While I didn't know exactly how it was going to end, I thought the previously unknown cardinal from Afghanistan seemed a bit feminine. I suspected something was up with his character.

It funny because my wife totally missed the ending and thought Ralph Fiennes was elected Pope. She watched it on a plane and was pretty distracted viewing it.

[NewHendoLib]

10. My wife and I found it like watching paint dry, and predictable

Just not for us.