The Two Popes

It is really beautifully acted, and a lot of times it does feel like a play on film in all the best ways.

What do the two popes of Netflix's new film The Two Popes have in common with Sherlock Holmes and a murderous robot doll? Great stars, and unfortunately, an inability to break free of source material that doesn't matter all that much.

A tightly constructed narrative, which examines the role of forgiveness, The Two Popes is a lowkey buddy comedy that simply follows two actors at the top of their game.

The Two Popes is thoroughly and purposefully fictionalized. But it's also a surprisingly sensitive and often funny take on the promise and perils of leadership, as well as the struggle to serve God when he seems to be silent.

The screenplay by McCarten effectively balances moments of levity and weight...

What emerges is a discussion of beliefs and responsibilities, yes, but mostly the story of two men at personal and ideological crossroads that happened to intersect on a world stage.

The Two Popes might be more than a little simplistic in its depiction of its two leading characters: [...] the two clergymen seem to be either incredibly good or the personification of evil.

Works as a story of two men forming a friendship through their contrasting personalities.

A remarkable accomplishment. It’s an important film for LGBT Catholics and for all LGBT film fans and should be experienced on the big screen.

“The Two Popes” begins with the “inspired by true events” tag, but a ton of artistic license is clearly taken. It works though thanks to the film’s ability to make every encounter we have with its two titular characters feel organic and true.