Sean Connery delivers a great performance as an intellectual friar investigating a series of unexplainable deaths at a remote abbey. With the assistance of his young apprentice, Christian Slatter, the two navigate the secret and decisive world of the Church in 14th century Europe.

[–] memfree@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I haven't seen that since in played in cinemas, but I remember it being a rather good and thoughtful for a mass-market film. Since it is no longer fresh in my mind, might yuo compare it to Conclave or some other film?

[–] D@piefed.social 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Conclave is much more ... polished. The Name of the Rose is dark, visually and topically, and seldom was a line included to induce a laugh. I'd say it's closer to The Rosary Murders, albeit a much better film.

[–] memfree@piefed.social 1 points 4 days ago

Thank you!