One of the Year's Buzziest Oscar Movies Is Now Streaming. I Have Been Fed an Unholy Lie.
Briefly

"As a depiction of a papal conclave, 'Conclave' presents a surprisingly restrained narrative, lacking the expected drama and pettiness that reality TV thrives on."
"Expectations play a key role; those who came in expecting chaos, fueled by memes, may be disappointed by the film's measured approach to its political themes."
"Critics have seized upon the film's portrayal of cardinals as messy and nosy, yet some viewers may find the film's actual politics to be far less engaging than anticipated."
"'Conclave' misses opportunities for the entertaining diva antics viewers often seek from films inspired by the reality TV genre, leaving it feeling bland and underwhelming."
Read at Slate Magazine
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