This movie takes the time to tell its story very carefully and properly. It hooked me from beginning to end, slowly burning through its outstanding cinematography and Ralph Fiennes' very strong presence.
It raises the usual (but always interesting) questions about faith, in a way that is still very interesting to follow for a non-believer.
It is a good demonstration of the power of restraint. When the end goal of the story is so straightforward, the slightest twist is an interesting plot point. When the diction of characters is so serene, the mere raising of one's voice is an event. When the visuals revolve around men being sequestered inside a conclave, a specific framing or contrast is a painting.
The music sounded a bit too dramatic in my opinion, but it was close enough to being a good companion to the image that it's not really an issue.
This movie takes the time to tell its story very carefully and properly. It hooked me from beginning to end, slowly burning through its outstanding cinematography and Ralph Fiennes' very strong presence.
It raises the usual (but always interesting) questions about faith, in a way that is still very interesting to follow for a non-believer.
It is a good demonstration of the power of restraint. When the end goal of the story is so straightforward, the slightest twist is an interesting plot point. When the diction of characters is so serene, the mere raising of one's voice is an event. When the visuals revolve around men being sequestered inside a conclave, a specific framing or contrast is a painting.
The music sounded a bit too dramatic in my opinion, but it was close enough to being a good companion to the image that it's not really an issue.
Good movie!