On the evening that I went to the cinema last week, I was tired, somewhat stressed and – if I’m honest – a bit grumpy.

By the time I was getting in my car to come home all that had changed. ‘Conclave’ is a wonderful film!

Yes, I went to see it because it stars Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci.  Plus it’s set in my favourite city in the world (I’m very keen to make another trip there now).

I was not expecting it to be quite as brilliant as it is…

Magnificent performances form all the lead actors.  Wonderful, intimate photography – lots of close-up shots.  A plot that delivers a few unexpected twists.  And some very thought-provoking messages.

This is what stayed with me…

“…the sin of certainty.  Certainty is the enemy of tolerance…”

I think I’m going to see it again, to relish the experience and possibly retain more of the lovely words.