The Two Popes
2019, comedy, drama, history
125 minutes
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to...
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10
2019-09-08
This film is a must-see because it educates us to be better, smarter, kinder, and patient. Read more
9.1
2020-01-14
What a brilliant and unexpectedly great piece of cinema this one is. Read more
8.8
David McGinnis of Fellowship of the Screen
2019-12-29
The Two Popes is a warm and ultimately affirming experience, floating on divine grace like a feather in the wind.
8.5
2019-12-25
Fernando Meirelles’ The Two Popes is basically an odd-couple buddy dramedy about finding common ground disguised as a stale two-person drama. It features two truly excellent performances from Pryce and Hopkins, as well as several both heartwarming and intriguing scenes. Read more
8.0
2020-01-26
This is still a really fine movie and will appeal to older folks who like a story rich with character acting and not heavy on the action or special effects. Read more
8.0
2020-01-09
With the capacity of conquering more and more our interest as it moves forward, The Two Popes relies on outstanding performances from Anthony Hopkins as Pope Benedict XVI and Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio. Read more
8.0
2019-12-23
Powered by two impeccable performances, there is truly something marvelous to see these powerful men reach a true “meeting of the minds”. Read more
7.0
2019-12-11
The Two Popes is hard to resist. In the end – especially at the end – the film is almost criminally charming. Read more
6.7
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2020-02-07
An excellent example of how veteran performers can elevate anything to watchability.
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8.0
2019-12-22
The Two Popes is een semi fictief, soms wat veilig, maar verrassend oprecht ogend relaas aan de hand van twee meesterlijk acterende pensionado’s. Read more
7.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2020-01-03
Fictief of niet, maar het doet geen afbreuk aan het feit dat The Two Popes een intrigerend en zeer onderhoudend drama is.
4.0
2019-12-20
The Two Popes geeft je inzicht in het nieuwe katholieke denken van de moderne paus Paus Franciscus en hoe dit strookt met het oude denken van de Room-Katholieke Kerk, maar het is f*ckin’ saai. Read more
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