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Conclave
2024
Movie
120 min
English
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users85%
Director: Edward Berger•Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
When the Pope unexpectedly dies, a group of Cardinals from around the world gather in Vatican City to elect his successor. As the secretive Conclave begins, the Cardinals find themselves grappling with a conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of the Catholic Church. They must navigate hidden agendas, personal ambitions, and a deep theological crisis to choose a new leader.
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and intelligent exploration of power and faith within the Catholic Church. It was praised for its complex narrative and the compelling portrayal of the inner workings of the Vatican.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere.
Lauded for the compelling performances, especially from Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci.
Appreciated for its thoughtful examination of faith, power, and corruption.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's gripping mystery and the intense performances of the cast. Many viewers found the depiction of the Vatican's internal politics to be fascinating and thought-provoking, though some felt the pacing was occasionally slow.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
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7 reviewsTheRealMina
The ending was absolutely ridiculous, clearly designed to cater to a modern audience while pushing propaganda. Although I'm not Catholic, I find it insulting that an otherwise enjoyable film was overshadowed by this audacious shift in tone.
Shelbyq96
Conclave is a film for those willing to immerse themselves fully. It's a slow-burning, almost hypnotic narrative where every word, every pause holds weight. There's no attempt to shock or force drama here. This is a measured, deeply atmosph...
CinemaSerf
When the Pope dies, it falls to the Dean of the College of Cardinals, "Cardinal Lawrence" (Ralph Fiennes) to organise the conclave that will elect his successor. His own personal preference is for the liberal "Bellini" (Stanley Tucci) but t...
r96sk
<em>'Conclave'</em> has a lot to enjoy about it, even if it is slightly overlong. The performances are its biggest strength, which is an element that is critical to get correct for talky films like this - and thankfully this one does get...
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/conclave-review-a-riveting-vatican-thriller-destined-for-year-end-accolades/ "Conclave surpasses expectations for a mystery-thriller set in the Vatican's inner sanctum. It's a...
Brent Marchant
It’s more than a little frustrating when a film seemingly has all of the elements needed to make it work except the one that’s most crucial, the one that enables a production to brilliantly succeed or doom it to failure – the story. Such is...
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