The Two Popes is a film I actually really enjoyed surprisingly. It's by no means a masterpiece. It's definitely flawed. It's one of those films where it won't work without the lead actors and what they bring.
Pryce and Hopkins are great together. They are absolutely terrific here. That's also due to a really great and engaging script. (Regardless if its accurate or propaganda. It really is not an issue with me cause that's not the point of the film and I don't actually care if the film is accurate) it works well regardless, and it has it's emotion with its back story and a surprising amount of fun.
I don't really have many flaws with the film. It is fine for what it is and that's it. I loved the opening 30 minutes then it kinda goes downhill slightly in the backstory sequences. Also the directors style doesn't work for the type of film it is.
Overall it's definitely flawed but it's definitely worth watching for Hopkins and Pryce alone and it just goes to show that at times Netflix does have decent content, if it's done by good directors and good actors.
I don't really have many flaws with the film. It is fine for what it is and that's it. I loved the opening 30 minutes then it kinda goes downhill slightly in the backstory sequences. Also the directors style doesn't work for the type of film it is.
Overall it's definitely flawed but it's definitely worth watching for Hopkins and Pryce alone and it just goes to show that at times Netflix does have decent content, if it's done by good directors and good actors.