The performances were fine, the depictions were atrocious. Benedict as a gladhander, Bergoglio as a your humble servant. Claiming this is inspired by true events gives credence to the historical accuracy of films such as Inglorious Basterds.
This is disappointing fiction designed to make Francis look like he was always the right choice. There was a real chance to put on show the hidden political machinations of varying factions within the church and within the Curia. They missed a good story by treating this as a football pass from one pope to another. Pass? More dribble.
This is disappointing fiction designed to make Francis look like he was always the right choice. There was a real chance to put on show the hidden political machinations of varying factions within the church and within the Curia. They missed a good story by treating this as a football pass from one pope to another. Pass? More dribble.