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  2. Vatican intelligence operative Father Quart investigates an anonymous message sent to the pope concerning a crumbling Spanish church that "kills to defend itself." A deep conspiracy...

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  3. The Man from Rome: Directed by Sergio Dow. With Richard Armitage, Amaia Salamanca, Paul Guilfoyle, Paul Freeman. Vatican intelligence officer Father Quart (Richard Armitage) investigates a message sent to the pope about a crumbling Spanish church that "kills to defend itself."

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    • Crime, Mystery, Thriller
    • Sergio Dow
    • 2023-06-30
    • La Piel Del Tambor
    • A Fantastic Premise
    • A Slow, Slow Burner
    • Disappointing Performances

    Based on the book La Piel Del Tambor, written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, The Man from Romecenters around Father Quart (Richard Armitage) as he's sent on an investigation when a computer hacker penetrates the Vatican’s security and delivers an urgent anonymous plea to the pope, threatening him and the entire Vatican. As Father Quart delves deeper into...

    There's no denying that the idea and concept of the Vatican essentially serving as a somewhat MI5 with highly trained and highly intelligent agents is brilliant. The film showcases the Vatican's power and impressive tech within its early minutes, instantly feeling like a James Bondmovie, making fans excited for what's to come. The movie even has a ...

    There's nothing wrong with a slow-burner, as long as we are engaged in the movie's plot and characters. Likewise, if the film makes us feel tense, scared or emotional, there's nothing to complain about. However, with The Man from Rome,there's plenty to complain about. The movie's main plot and mystery is far too needlessly complex, even within its ...

    To add to the movie's unfortunate pile of sins, the movie's performances just didn't work in the film's favor. Richard Armitage gave a fine performance, but he didn't do much to elevate his character. Unfortunately, it was the rest of the cast who couldn't hold their own, perhaps because the movie is an English-language film for some bizarre reason...

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  4. Jul 27, 2023 · Grim-faced men sit in opulent rooms and discuss criminal syndicates and unofficial agencies. There is corruption and intrigue, murder and revelations, along with action sequences that highlight the tension between physical and digital combat. But the film also features revelations and the possibility of redemption.

    • Sergio Dow
    • Vincent Gaine
    • Richard Armitage
  5. 8 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: 6/10. Tough guy Priest. ferguson-6 29 June 2023. Greetings again from the darkness. It appears as if Catholicism has gone high-tech! Of course, with that comes the risk of being hacked, and that's how this film from writer-director Sergio Dow begins.

  6. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue. Exotic locales add some visual appeal to an otherwise lackluster thriller about Catholic corruption that becomes...

  7. Nov 14, 2023 · Review: The Man from Rome. by Davide Abbatescianni. 14/11/2023 - Jaap van Heusden’s latest feature is a gripping psychological drama about a priest seeking the truth behind a mysterious Crying Madonna. Michele Riondino in The Man from Rome.

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