The Whale

I thought about different aspects of this movie for days after watching it. The entire movie reminded me how complex humans are, and how it's impossible to truly know and understand all aspects of a person. Brendan Fraser has always been a favorite of mine, but his acting in The Whale emotionally broke me down into a blubbery mess for about the entire last hour of the film. This movie will most likely challenge your preconceptions and move your heart. Must see!

Though there are aspects of this film I disagree with, the struggle with obesity felt real and the atmosphere is dark and fits the tone of the film and you really feel for Charlie's struggle. A great study into the obesity issue.

The Whale is a deeply emotional drama about Charlie, an obese man who is trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Ellie, while grappling with his own physical and emotional struggles. The film dives into themes of guilt, redemption, and human connection, showcasing Charlie's complex journey towards self-forgiveness. The story of The Whale is intense and heartbreaking. I found the relationship between Charlie and his daughter to be one of the most compelling parts of the film. Ellie’s anger and resentment towards her father are palpable, and it creates a tense dynamic throughout the movie. The way the film portrays Charlie’s internal conflict, his desire for redemption mixed with his self-destructive habits, is powerful. However, I have to say that some parts of the film felt a bit slow and repetitive, especially in the scenes where Charlie’s emotional breakdowns are rehashed multiple times. On the other hand, I thought the themes of isolation and guilt were handled with great sensitivity, and the moments of vulnerability in the film, particularly in the final scenes, were genuinely moving. Overall, I found The Whale to be a very thought-provoking film, but also one that left me feeling emotionally drained. While there were parts of the film that felt a bit too heavy-handed, I appreciated how it tackled difficult topics with honesty. The movie certainly doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths about human behavior, and I think it does a good job of making the audience reflect on forgiveness, connection, and the consequences of our actions. Despite its flaws, the emotional payoff was worth it.

Absolute Masterpiece of a movie that shows the life of an overweight man because his boyfriend died, so he took his grief in binge eating, showing the way of sexuality, fear of homosexuality, the life of an overweight man, and the struggles of reconnecting with his daughter, Ellie. I can't tell you enough how amazing this movie is and how great of a job Brendan Fraser did of acting, which he deserved the awards he received for the film. If you haven't seen this movie, you have to check it out. It's a very emotional movie.

Once every couple of years or so, a movie comes along that you have to see because of a single performance. It will be a performance based on a person with a handicap (Forrest Gump) or a disfigurement (The Elephant Man) or an incredible talent for scaring the hell out of us (Joker). And yes, it's often a man in the role. But when you see the movie coming out, you just know that no matter how good or bad the film is, that somebody is going to take home an Oscar. And such it was for Brenden Fraser.

Who knew Brendan Fraser had THIS in him?!! The makeup was superb and took SIX hours a day to apply. Sadie Sink plays his sassy 17 year old daughter; she looks like a next-gen Lindsay Lohan to me (hopefully sans the addiction issues.) I cried way too much - everything makes me cry now. A must see.

Brenden Fraser's performance alone is enough to keep you gripped until the credits 👏

Amazing acting. Masterpiece

Man wasted his life, he had everything and decided to be gaay and fatt. Fraser didn't deserve Oscar for this...

It’s depressing but the characters are very real. Having been raised in an “end time cult” as portrayed in the movie, the depiction of it is very accurate. Not to spoil it, but Fraser’s character’s relief at finally getting honesty really rings true in context of the religious background.