Review by michaelgrantham

We went to see this at our local cinema. We chose a special morning showing, which suited the film well. It is a deep, absorbing story about the election of a new Pope following the death of the previous one. It gives you an inside view of the laborious process that the Vatican goes through to choose a successor. The visuals are rich and detailed and the opportunity to see inside the hallowed walls of the Vatican is amazing. The story explores the rivalries, ambitions and jealousies of the contenders where everyone is expected to be lilywhite and of course no one actually is! Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rosselini give fantastic performances and the supporting cast have just the right gravitas. The plot has its twists and turns and a few surprises. Well worth a watch. Top marks from me!