"The film contains murky moral values, plot developments requiring mature discernment and a couple of mild oaths. The OSV News classification is L limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children." - CatholicReview.org

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Always interesting to see what Hollywood thinks of my religion :-)

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Thought the ending was a bit far fetched, given the politics that must go on behind closed doors.

I do think they captured the "sides" well. Both were shown to be ambitious and somewhat focused not so much on the mission- but concerned with ideological differences.

Ralph Finnes is an excellent actor.

This film will win a couple of cinematic and/or wardrobe awards- deservedly so.

Some well aimed lines about "doubt" "faith" and "certainty"- if you are a fan of religious themed movies, then I don't think this would disappoint. You may however need to suspend your disbelief a bit more than usual given the nature of the ending.

I'd give it a thumbs up.