The Two Popes

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Audience Member As someone who isn't Catholic this film has brought a new appreciation for me of the burden that must be felt by members of ministry all over the world. It handles the topic of how it feels to lose the "voice" of God delicately. My expectations of the film were that it would be dry and only saved by the two Welsh acting legends in the titular roles but it turned out to be anything but. Pryse and Hopkins were proof that less is definitely more and weren't afraid to use silence to speak. The performances of Juan Munijin and Lisandro Fiks were strikingly visceral; the director's ability to set the "story within a story" seemlessly within the overall picture was more than well done. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/05/25 Full Review Isa B This is a well-made, feel good film. I choose to view it more as a work of fiction, because as a Catholic, I have very little respect for either of those men. However, as a motion picture, the story is great and well presented. Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Price were fantastic in their respective roles. Fernando Meirelles did a marvelous job with The Two Popes. For me, it has replay value. Periodically, I get the urge to watch it again. I recommend this movie. 92/100 Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Alex T Intelligent acting brings out current tensions in Catholicism - to modernize or to stick to the old ways. Believable, humorous interactions and the glorious settings and filming combine to make this a ‘must see’ for viewers seeking more than bland entertainment. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Marifer J The film stirs genuine curiosity about these two influential figures and the events that shaped their time in the Vatican. While it offers a thoughtful glimpse into their personalities and beliefs, I was left wanting a deeper dive into the scandals and how they confronted those challenges, rather than keeping things in broader strokes. It feels more like an introduction to the complexities of the Catholic Church—a cautious first step toward transparency that hints at the possibility of true forgiveness and perhaps even a way to reconnect with those who have drifted away. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review David H This was a touching, funny, thought provoking, and a little documentary effect, by two wonderful actors and treasures of our time. Bravo. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/27/25 Full Review hana marta j The Two Popes” (2019) is a beautiful film that I watched on Netflix after the death of both popes. I really liked it—I even shed a tear. I must admit that, as a Catholic, I used to admire Pope Benedict, but after watching this film, I got to know Pope Francis better. The details of his life are truly touching and dark. I also have to add that the dearest pope to me, the one I remember fondly since early childhood, is my favorite—Pope John Paul II. The Slavic pope, John Paul II, was a symbol of humble kindness and faith. In the film, Benedict is portrayed as a stubborn German, but I don’t believe that reflects who he truly was. I would rather describe him as an exception in Rome—as a German. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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