“Conclave” wasn’t made with the Vatican’s involvement; it was shot at the legendary Rome studio Cinecittà. The film, made for about $20 million and scripted by Peter Straughan, is primarily a procedural, albeit one with a spiritual dimension.

PLOT A cardinal running a papal election finds himself investigating a mystery. CAST Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini RATED PG (some mature themes) LENGTH 2:00 WHERE Area theaters BOTTOM LINE Solid, engaging, well-crafted thriller

The politicking of choosing the next pope makes for a riveting film from Edward Berger that also stars John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini

“Conclave” is a visual feast, unsurprising given Berger’s previous work on the 2022 adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Here, cinematographer Stéphane Fontaine captures stunning interiors, with production designer Suzie Davies deserving credit for recreating the Vatican’s grandeur.

Fiction with thriller elements, “Conclave” purports to unveil how the College of Cardinals elects a new Pope for the Roman Catholic Church.

John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini are also immaculate, but Edward Berger’s lofty ambitions falter The post ‘Conclave’ Review: A Fantastic Ralph Fiennes Leads a Pulpy, Hit-and-Miss Papal Mystery appeared first on TheWrap.

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While “Conclave” is a visually and sonically stunning exploration of Church politics, it falls short in providing an emotional resolution for its characters and its viewers.

Ralph Fiennes stars as a conflicted Cardinal in Conclave, a sturdy, mature thriller about dark secrets within the Vatican. Here's our review.