I didn't know what a conclave was before watching this film. I was pleasantly surprised to experience a contained, funny, political drama with an unforced moral spine.
When Lawrence said, “There is one sin I have come to fear above all else… certainty. Certainty is the great enemy of unity and the deadly enemy of tolerance. Our faith is a living thing precisely because it walks hand in hand with doubt. If there were only certainty and no doubt, there…
A clean, well-executed movie. It was an interesting and simple family drama that creatively danced within the psychological thriller genre. Callina Liang and Chris Sullivan were standout performers, with Chris particularly excelling. He hit every note and took the packed theater audience on an emotional journey—his performance was excellent.
I enjoyed all the actingin this film. Timothée Hal was tough in his role, and I was really drawn in by Edward Norton’s simple yet sensitive performance as Pete Seeger. Of all the cast members, Elle Fanning seemed to fit the time period seamlessly. However, the story itself was a complete unknown to me.
My Favorite Movie of 2023. More life in Wes Andersons portraits than in full features.
