Review of Whale Rider (2003) by Adam T — 28 Feb 2017
In terms of sheer emotional gravitas, Whale Rider is one hell of a movie. Castle-Hughes was so amazing she reduced me (a grown adult) to tears quite a few times during scenes where she had to constantly try and prove her worth amidst a male-centric Maori culture.
The constant pin pricks into the cushion of our emotions can be a little draining but that said, it's one of the most wonderful movies to come out of Oceania.
This review of Whale Rider (2003) was written by Adam T on 28 Feb 2017.
Whale Rider has generally received positive reviews.
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