two acting sorcerers go head-to-head and seduce the audience; Anchored by two outstanding performances from Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce, the film is a triumph of writing as well as unostentatious filmmaking
Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins are so enjoyable to watch that "The Two Popes" manages to make an insular tale of religious values far more accessible than the material would suggest
as an extraordinary piece of writing -- and an even more impressive showcase for its actors -- it eloquently communicates the importance of giving people something to believe in
Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce's finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict's shrewd intelligence and Francis's deep humility. Whether this speculative drama is true or not, the men's arrangement to save their church is both dramatic and moving
