Conclave review

 

I was lucky enough to see Conclave at an early preview screening and I can confidently say it is one of the most engrossing, performance driven pieces of cinema you will see all year. Starring Ralph Fiennes as the Dean of a Conclave who has the difficult task of helping a new Pope to be sworn in after the death of the standing Holy Father. Right off the bat Conclave draws you in and refuses to let you go from the outstanding musical score which heightens tension to the performances which are all impeccable. 


Ralph Fiennes is absolutely outstanding here. There's a reason so much Oscar buzz is surrounding his performance as it is simply breathtaking. A man struggling with his task while also attempting to uncover corruption and scandal within the church he is perfection and carries the movie on his shoulders to tremendous heights.


So in short is Conclave good?? yes and then some. It is so engrossing, so entertaining and at points rather funny. It's performances are sublime like I mentioned with a lot of awards coming it's way I reckon. Fiennes gives the peformance of a lifetime along with others like John Lithgow and Stanley Tucci who are equally brilliant here. The story may be simple but the deliver is nothing short of spectacular. Conclave is essential viewing for any cinema fan and easily one of the best movies of 2024. Miss this at your peril!

★★★★★

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