Not what I was expecting, I didn't think it was set in more modern times. I thought it was based in a more tribal settings. It wasn't as touching as I thought it was going to be, and I didn't get the point of her riding on a whale to her death.
...it was okay.
This review of Whale Rider (2003) was written by Saku N on 13 Mar 2009.
Whale Rider has generally received positive reviews.
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