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(July 28, 2024) Original
(October 20, 2024) New Trailer (#2) — New Poster (#1)

Release Date:

November 8, 2024

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, where he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of The Church.”

Poster Rating: C+

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Review: (#1, C+) When you’re dealing with a religious subject, it’s not inconceivable that a cruciform style will be employed. That makes this design a bit predictable though the space within the cross is decently well used and the lower third of the poster is nice but the slightly cloudy sky as part of the backdrop is not.

Trailer Rating: B / A-

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Review: (#1, B) While some elements of this feel familiar and tedious, there are some gorgeous compositions on display, which will certainly appeal to those wanting to artistically polish up a seemingly well-worn style of story.

(#2, A-) A film like this, with seemingly little drama to offer, is given a near-perfect trailer that ramps up tension from beginning to end. Even if the subject would seem rather dull in certain regards, this preview does a brilliant job of building suspense and intrigue. It could do quite well as a result.

Oscar Prospects:

Director Edward Berger looks to be emerging as a modern Oscar contender and with a subject and actors like this, there’s little doubt this will contend.

Trailer #1

Trailer #2

Posters

Poster #1