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By Kate Erbland (681) for Film School Rejects (1,198) on 04 Oct 2011

The sort of doc that presents an issue that's never quite fleshed out enough to present real solutions…

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By Bec R (4) on 02 Oct 2011

This is an amazing film in every possible way! Finally a movie worthy of showing. Every human being needs to see this movie…

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By Luciana B (5) on 30 Sep 2011

Saw it. It's a story that will change people in all different ways-- even the biggest skeptics. This movie is a must-see…

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By Zarmine M (2) on 29 Sep 2011

A very touching documentary. Beautiful nature of British Columbia. And of course the story of Luna!! A must see…

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By Rob Humanick (476) for Suite101.com (114) on 29 Sep 2011

Stylistically raw and unpolished but appropriate to [...] details of emotional intimacy and the messiness of life's balance and imbalances…

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By Sheri Linden (962) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 28 Sep 2011

Thoughtful and moving, if often heavy-handed, The Whale follows the remarkable story of Luna and will appeal to animal lovers of all ages…

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By Christine G (117) on 26 Sep 2011

This film fully captures the incredible emotional range and intensity of our Northwest Resident orcas, expressed by Luna in his many interactions…

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 26 Sep 2011

A great story that everyone should know and share for generations…

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By Tim Grierson (1,482) for Screen International (2,241) on 26 Sep 2011

Nature lovers and animal activists will find much that speaks to them in this slender, resonant tale…

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By Ronnie Scheib (420) for Variety (12,700) on 23 Sep 2011

When a baby orca strayed from its family pod near Puget Sound and showed up 200 miles away in Canada in 2001, it became the center of a long-running…

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By Louis Proyect (533) for rec.arts.movies.reviews (2,454) on 22 Sep 2011

Avoids the pat solutions of movies geared to children like Free Willy but should be seen by them nonetheless since it is a necessary introduction…

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By Todd Mccarthy (1,810) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 22 Sep 2011

The Whale is a thoughtful, philosophical, political and ultimately sad documentary that ponders the impulses behind, and advisability of, intense…

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 22 Sep 2011

Parents should know that the ending makes the last moments of this family-friendly documentary as tough as Bambi…

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By John N (608) on 20 Sep 2011

I've been lucky enough to see this film, and found it thoroughly engaging. It's a beautifully shot film and a true story…

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By Kathryn R (165) on 20 Sep 2011

I loved this film. A great look at the emotional life of one orca and his struggle for companionship…

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By Alison Willmore (681) for Time Out (7,510) on 20 Sep 2011

While The Whale indulges in hippyish sentiments about the connection between man and beast a little too often, the footage of Luna at play…

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By Brian Miller (136) for Village Voice (8,525) on 19 Sep 2011

If your children love animals, by all means, take them to see The Whale…

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By Allie F (21) on 18 Sep 2011

Amazing! Saw The Whale last night in Seattle and can't say enough about how truly special and wonderful this story is…

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By Glenn Heath Jr. (311) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 18 Sep 2011

When considering the best voiceover artists in cinema history, Ryan Reynolds doesn't immediately come to mind as an especially dynamic one…

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By Vickie D (6) on 17 Sep 2011

Beautifully put together and very heartwarming…

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