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CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
Score: 3.9
93%
“Carrying off papal pulp with immaculate execution and
career-highlight work from Ralph Fiennes, Conclave is a godsend for
audiences who crave intelligent entertainment.”
Rotten Tomatoes
“Conclave is smart, provocative, sometimes funny, and
determined to make us rethink our initial impressions. It challenges us to
challenge ourselves and is wildly entertaining, one of the year’s standout
films.”
RogerEbert.com
“The thriller is both a thought-provoking investigation
into real-life themes and human flaws but also an undoubtedly entertaining
exercise, one where the simple act of dropping off ballots becomes a crucial
aspect of a scintillating, white-knuckle affair.”
USA Today
“Conclave is packed with unexpected twists and its final
reveal is one viewers will never see coming, an increasingly rare occurrence in
modern movie-making and the mark of an impeccably crafted
thriller.”
Entertainment Weekly
“Conclave is one of those rare films that respects the
audience’s attention, even as it sneaks a few tricks behind their
backs.”
Variety
