The Whale

This is one I put off for ages watching, but having finally finished it I can say it was very good and well worth a watch. Brendan Fraser is absolutely brilliant in it, and I can genuinely say had any other actor played this role it wouldn't have been half as good - he just elevates the entire film. Never seen anything like it, and doubt I will again.

Some of the heavy artistic choices may distract you from connecting to the characters and the story. It’s a tad cliché at times, especially the parts about honesty and religion, but the cinematography and the lightning are fantastic. The score is amazing even if out of place at times. It makes an overall a great cinematic experience although the content is a bit banal and the form a bit grotesque.

Brendan Fraser's performance is incredible and the prosthetic work is top notch but it's not very rewatchable considering how sad the movie is.

What a performance by Brendan Fraser!

I didn't like this, but it did have several amazing performances. It is so manipulative and not realistic. It is great to see and hear Brendan Fraser, but there is so much that doesn't make sense. Why is his door always unlocked? The film is shot to be grossed out at the central character. I'm not sure why it is filmed that way. We are supposed to be disgusted by and not understanding the heart of Fraser's character. There was little artistry to the character, but Fraser uses the awful dialogue and somehow create's a meaty role. Others including Hong Chau do the same. There are moments that feel like last act Tuesday CBS drama and others that are strong, but either way it's just OK. Final Score: 5/10

To put it simply, any movie that can for a moment make you forget your sat there watching actors and feel the emotion, danger etc... is shaping itself to be a great movie. Brenden Fraser's acting is amazing, and without spoilers lived up to the hype that this was his return into the limelight. It's a must watch, 10/10

Tons of tears. Fraser's performance as a morbidly obese shut-in is authentic and riveting. From stuffing his face with pizza to jerkin his gherkin to erotic film. A masterpiece to behold.

Like the other audience reviews chant: Brendan Frasier's performance is absolutely stellar... however, the film's message feels like it's trampled out by thinly-written, acerbic interactions from side-characters, and the constant misery-porn to keep audiences watching. Needless to say, it was still heart-wrenching and captivating in the right moments, and a beautifully constructed drama altogether. The Whale is not perfect, but worth the watch if you're looking for a tear-jerker.

It was disgusting at parts, but it was the only other movie except the green mile that made me cry.

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