In Darren Aronofsky’sThe Whale(based on the stage play by Samuel D. Hunter, also adapting his own work), Charlie (a career-best mesmerizing turn from Brendan Fraser, quickly overcoming the entirely believable and detailed but initially distracting bodysuit and makeup prosthetics) is a 600-pound...
But Fraser is a force to be reckoned with, figuratively and literally taking on the role of the whale from “Moby Dick,” changing the course of the lives with which he briefly interacts, and remaining unavoidable in virtually every frame. Whereas much of the supporting cast imparts poig...
The Whale (Blu-ray Review)March 15th, 2023 by Brandon Peters Nominated for three Academy Awards this past Sunday, Darren Aronofsky’s film adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter’s stage play The Whale is now out on Blu-ray. Releasing on March 14th, the film comes with a digital code and two ...
Brendan Fraser’s re-emergence into the world of film has been nothing short of extraordinary, andThe Whalemarks a significant milestone in his career. For the longest time he was one of the poster-boys for hunky Hollywood action stars, leading the rebootedMummyfranchise in the early 00’s, ...
The Whale: Directed by Darren Aronofsky. With Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau. A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
As the third film in a trilogy, I never knew I needed,The Whaleis the weakest, but then again, I rankBlack Swanas one of the best films of the 2010s.The Wrestleris also quite remarkable.The Whaleis anchored by Brendon Fraser’s bold physicality and tender verbal moments. Issues w...
The Whaleopens in select theaters December 9.Our coverage of the Toronto International Film Festival continues all week.For more of A.A. Dowd’s writing, please visit hisAuthory page. Editors’ Recommendations The Whale trailer spotlights Brendan Fraser’s Hollywood comeback ...
‘The Whale’ Producer on Criticism of the Film: “We Just Want to Be Honest and Truthful” After a surprise PGA nom, Jeremy Dawson explains why Brendan Fraser was perfect for the role and how the movie is not meant to be representative of all with obesity: “This is a film that takes...
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A Whale of a Performance The ensemble ofThe Whale, moreover, bolsters the star turn at the film’s centre. Charlie is a transformative, career-defining performance for Brendan Fraser. It is simply astonishing the level of vulnerability and humility he brings to this character. What makes the...