Review of The Whale (2022) by Lisalr1 — 17 Mar 2023
THE WHALE, written by Samuel D. Hunter based on his play and directed by Darren Aronofsky ("Black Swan"), stars Brendan Fraser ("The Mummy") in his recent Best Actor Oscar-winning role as Charlie, a reclusive online English professor suffering from obesity and congestive heart failure, brought on following the death of his partner.
With only days left to live, the main focus of the movie sees Charlie trying to make amends with his estranged, strong-willed teenage daughter, Ellie (Sadie Sink). Fraser gives an emotionally riveting performance that carries the film.
Also very good in her supporting role as Charlie's friend and caretaker, Liz is actress Hong Chau ("Driveways"). THE WHALE is a great comeback achievement from Brendan Fraser, his Charlie will pull at your heartstrings.
This review of The Whale (2022) was written by Lisalr1 on 17 Mar 2023.
The Whale has generally received positive reviews.
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