It’s a surprisingly insightful film. The actors both present characters with layered personalities, occasionally wrestling with inner conflicts, in a manner that evokes empathy and prompts reflection. Hopkins portrays Benedict XVI, an intellectual figure recognizing his inability – due to multiple factors – to continue as Pope, while Pryce embodies Cardinal Bergoglio, someone quite different from him who arrives in R…

The presence of Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce results in truly remarkable portrayals, significantly enhancing what turns out to be a rather amusing narrative centered around faith. My main issue lies with the editing; I felt the film’s runtime was excessive. Rating: B