Review: In 'The Two Popes,' Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce are heaven-sent
by Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Nov 27, 2019
3 minutes
Among the virtues of "The Two Popes," a sparkling confection with a serious side, is that, given its prosaic title, its crowd-pleasing attributes come as pretty much of a surprise.
Though its name suggests a somber ecclesiastical conversation between a pair of elderly clerics, what's on offer is quite the opposite.
Written by Anthony McCarten, directed by Fernando Meirelles and starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce, this sprightly film offers spirited conversations as well as a playful side. Who knew that serious talk about the future of the Catholic Church
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