Review of Whale Rider (2003) by Elisa L — 15 May 2008
An exquisitely crafted and enchanting film that tiptoes gently between stark family drama and magic realism. The rhythms of Whale Rider are hypnotic as the ebb tide, haunting as the song of the humpback sea mammal, bracing as the ocean spray.
It's a thoughtful, vivid spiritual coming-of-age story that transcends its particular cultural context.
This review of Whale Rider (2003) was written by Elisa L on 15 May 2008.
Whale Rider has generally received positive reviews.
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