Conclave - Review - A Slick, Smart Thriller

[@itsaashish]

This is the kind of cinema that we need. More such movies please.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I 100% agree. They can make ten of these movies for the price of one Joker: Folie à Deux.

[@sebbvell3426]

This film is going to have a lot of Oscar nominations

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Agreed! Fiennes will definitely be in the mix and I bet it will get nominated for some technical achievements as well.

[@LeeBeeDeeTree51]

Your commentary about the need for more films like this is spot-on.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

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.

[@ray.b.75]

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.

[@ray.b.75]

And thrillers gain a palpable claustrophobic feel when most of the movie is filmed in one closed-in venue; i.e. Crimson Tide.

[@nonsequitor]

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.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

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.

[@sVieira151]

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!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

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.

[@nevskislake]

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.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

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.

[@thefilmeffect6089]

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.

[@ziggy8253]

“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]

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.

[@ziggy8253]

@@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.

[@SEAKPhotog]

Sounds like a worthwhile adult drama. Rare air indeed!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Rare air is the perfect way to describe it. Ralph Fiennes is an international treasure.

[@LateCambrian]

I just saw this movie last night. It was riveting and moody, with AWESOME acting and beautiful Rome settings.. 4.2/5 stars

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Glad to hear I'm not alone in my enthusiasm! Fingers crossed this movie can find the audience it deserves.

[@daegon1985]

“This movie does not forget the CARDINAL rule” lol

[@everythingisawesome76]

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. 😊

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Lol, if I'm not discussing nerdy genre stuff, I have to keep it classy and put on a collared shirt.

[@matthewbooth547]

Tucci ! Think I'll have some Papal Wine during Watch🍷

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Tucci as always delivers the goods. It was great seeing him lock horns with Fiennes.

[@videostoryanalyses8910]

Slow Horses, the series is worth a watch.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

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.

[@enormicon]

Wow, you need to watch his version of “All Quiet…”!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Will do! I'll be watching all of his movies from now on.

[@peybak]

Nice, will add it to the watch list.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

An excellent palette cleanser if you need a break from the big franchises.

[@samuelschwager]

I'm getting flashbacks to the Dan Brown Angels & Demons movie :)

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

How can we watch the Alec Guinness version tv series ?????

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

Find the series on KZbin

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I picked up the Blu-ray but here's a copy on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooWyoH6loMuoirc

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

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.

[@jmil843]

If I’m not mistaken this director is doing a new Bourne movie

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

Whatever Berger directs next, I'll be there.

[@leeboyc3939]

keep up the good fight

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

As long as there are cool flicks to see, this channel will keep marching on.

[@jaygatz4335]

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.

[@7349yt]

The film maker was making the same tedious point as the author: conform to the woke status quo or be damned

[@amcaesar]

Habemus papem!

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I had to whip out some Google translate for that one.

[@scarfaceg3465]

Ralph.

[@angelopollock5227]

This movie is like the joker 2, good acting but a big letdown by the ending

[@myytchanneldinakoha8498]

This review is a little too detailed it borders on spoilery for me. Will skip and come back when I’ve seen the movie.

[@7349yt]

Not another woman pope flick. Well, intersex cardinal. Boooooorrrring

[@damnmuggle]

That’s a chromosomal disorder lol

[@damnmuggle]

lol the movie proves its point lol

[@JohnMack-f3f]

Catholics would call this movie heresy.

[@geekinwithJamesHancock]

I was raised an Episcopalian so I'll leave it to others to make those criticisms.

[@jesusmendoza2414]

The conservatives for sure

[@damnmuggle]

My whole fam is catholic and we didn’t think that lol

[@JohnMack-f3f]

@ I’m referring to serious Catholics.

[@dojagi1461]

Not Oscar material… sorry but I don’t think Ralph Fiennes should get an Oscar for his crying skill. I liked it a lot though and I am glad I didn’t wait for it to be available on Netflix