Movie Review and GIVEAWAY: Conclave {ends 12/9}
I saw Conclave in theaters early last month, and now it's already out to own or rent on digital, with the Blu-ray and DVD versions forthcoming on December 17. Overall I enjoyed the film, and now two of my lucky readers will win digital codes for the movie (see below for details).
About the movie:
After astounding audiences across the nation on its theatrical run, Focus Feature’s CONCLAVE will debut exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Hailed by critics as “a must-see” (USA Today) that's “packed with unexpected twists” (Entertainment Weekly), the captivating thriller will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on December 17, 2024 as well as on 4K UHD on February 11, 2025. Own CONCLAVE with never-before-seen extras including interviews with the extraordinary cast and filmmakers, only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Google/YouTube, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere.
Based on the critically acclaimed, best-selling book of the same name, CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
From the brilliant mind of Edward Berger, director of the 2023 Academy Award winner for Best International Feature Film All Quiet on the Western Front, CONCLAVE features outstanding performances from an incredible cast including Academy Award nominees Ralph Fiennes (The Menu, No Time to Die), Stanley Tucci (Spotlight, The Hunger Games), John Lithgow (Cabrini, Killers of the Flower Moon), and Golden Globe nominee Isabella Rossellini (Julia, Joy).
My review:
I gave this film 3.75/5 upon first viewing in the theater, although I'm looking forward to rewatching it, too. As I said in my mini review (tweet), it would have been 4/5 from me, except it moves a bit slow—so if that doesn't bother you, it's worth seeing, IMO.
I also didn't know much about popes / the papacy going into this film, and it was interesting how much rigamarole goes into selecting a new one after the current ones passes away.
In addition, Ralph Fiennes was excellent in this film, as was Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, and the supporting cast, which overall makes it an interesting watch.
GIVEAWAY:
Two of my lucky readers will win digital codes to own Conclave! The code can be redeemed at MoviesAnywhere.com.
Giveaway will end on Monday, December 9th at 11:59pm ET, and the winners will be notified via email the next day.
U.S. and Canadian residents only, please.
Good luck!
Digital copy of Conclave
