Just another movie digging at Christianity.

Acting was superb. Movie is great! Glad to have Brendan back!!

it was ok

Branden Fraser is iconic.

I thought Brendan Fraser gave an outstanding performance. For those stuck on the religious bashing, not everyone is Christian although you try to push those beliefs onto others. And for those complaining about the daughter being money hungry, I guess you didn’t watch the end. I don’t why Rotten Tomatoes gave this a 64. He won best actor and you guys gave him a 64. This says it all about not trusting the critics. It’s an emotional journey from start to finish. Tear jerker for sure. If you’re not a movie fanatic, then don’t watch this. Keep your closed minded self away.

So we’re supposed to feel bad for a man who abandoned his wife and child to pursue an adulterous relationship with another man, then that man killed himself, so our hero became morbidly obese because now you lost everything (works that way don’t it) and now you’re desperately trying to get your daughter back in your life…oh yeah and it’s Gods fault lol.

Typical Hollywood depressing film with nowhere to go, drags on forever, designed to frustrate the viewer, leaving no hope even at end. The elites have destroyed cinema awarding the most pointless plot written ever. Save your time and don’t watch.

His entire life is set around trying to kill a certain whale. I think this is sad because the whale doesn't have any emotions. He's just a poor, big animal. And I feel bad for Ahab as well, because he thinks that his life will be better if he can just kill this whale. But in reality, it won't help him at all. This book made me think about my own life ⚜️

Yet another movie about gay people and struggles. Can we move away from this already??

I love love love Brendan. His acting is superb bar none. However I hated the movie. Hated it. It does nothing but bash on religion and the daughter remained a money grubbing brat to the the end, there was no real conclusion. And despite bashing religion ( all characters) Brendan ‘s character “gets” to go to heaven.

The whole movie just doesn’t make sense. However as I said before Brendan Fraser’s acting was magnificent. I’m just so sad that it took this long for him to get the accolades he deserves.

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This movie is a tearjerker. Some of the characters and the way they behave may even make you feel angry towards them, but that’s exactly how they would act in real life and their feelings are all justified. Brendan Fraser gives an amazing performance, as well as the rest of the cast. He definitely deserved the Oscar that he won for this film.

This is basically 600 lb life the movie! All that was missing was dr. now and “baby elephant walk” soundtrack!

Brendan Fraser (and a strong cast) puts his soul into the body of a lost man whose profound unhappiness manifests in food addiction, and selective isolation. He shares the moments without a desire to fix anything but the path forward for his estranged daughter. He rejects redemption from a society that he has long since been a part of and asks the viewer to suffer with our own questions, doubts and insecurities right along with him. This is a difficult story that people should see. It is difficult to watch. Fraser’s character Charlie wants to believe in others though he has given up on himself. The Oscar performance is in showing us a story of those we choose not to see, when we lose value in ourselves, and perhaps inspiring those we cannot give up on. Fraser strives to find dignity and understanding and hope in humanity. May the film inspire those who are lost or in self-isolation and those who love them.

I enjoyed the movie.. Charlie’s desire to help Ellie to find happiness before he dies..

Where were all the mummies man ? Isn’t there an expectation once you’ve bought a $20 dollar movie ticket and a drink and popcorn for $40 that there will be MUMMIES ! Maybe he ate the mummies maybe I didn’t sit close enough to the screen to see the mummies! Send in the mummies!!!

Interesting ending

The acting was incredible. Rarely watch movies like this but I am glad I did.

Two hours of glorious life and precious attention wasted. Promise me you’ll do something else with your time than watch this.

I read all the great reviews, and listened to all the hype-- if I had of known before what I know now; I would not have rented this movie. He did NOT make a transformation for this part ( as many actors have & do), he used fat "suit" & make-up to look obese. What is everybody so wowed by- the part where he eats like a KLUMP at a buffet, but with zero table manners, or that he is making clear that he is set on killing himself by eating himself to death! It could have had some drama if they would have built more on his relationships, but for me; it was a hit and miss because it jumped from one thing to another. I don't care what people say; this was totally unrealistic. Wish I could rewind my choice; I would have watched something else!!!

I rate very few movies 5 stars & if u have an emotional arc of some kind it has to hit me like a semi truck and make me bawl for joy, sadness, despair or other reason for it to work. At first thought the movie may be dumb but I and you need to let it unfold to revel itself.

Spare yourself this wrong-headed attempt at “empathy”. Fraser is doing his best but this character and the entire film is so poorly written, there’s only so much that can be done. Hong Chao is great as always, while everyone else (especially Sadie Sink and Samantha Morton) give absolutely TERRIBLE performances.

Its super overrated! They’re trying too hard! Actor are trying too hard! It not natural! They want it to be sad but its just not. doesn't feel natural.. if you want a real sad move go watch “nobody knows “ by Hirokazu Koreeda!

I really have nothing bad to say about the film. But I have plenty to say to iTunes. Twenty bucks for a standard screen copy? Seriously? Not to mention, the whole film was dark and grainy. There were a few scenes where we were to read a piece of paper or view his computer screen. Not!! I saw nothing but blurry letters that could not be read. There is nothing wrong with my home theater. I have 100’s of films to choose from. And not one is like this. Stay far away until we get a true widescreen image in true HD.

If you watch the first 30 seconds, that should be enough to let you know the movie is a waste of your time. Don’t get suckered in. It’s that bad!

Follow the money

When you see movies where gives you motivation to act, to work, to be the best, there is other movies where the only intention is, you can be fat it is ok, you can be on antidepressants, just cover your insecurities, do not try to be better on you health, that what this movie was all about it.

It’s a great movie with Brendan Fraser and Hong Chau giving an honest, raw and earned emotional performances. I felt The Whale did what few movies do well, telling a story.

Abhorrently inaccurate & insensitive. Please don’t get me started.

Overhyped performance from Brandon.

I think this movie should be up for Oscars. It was very well filmed and really focused on how events in the past can ruin the future if you don’t let them go and focus on the present.

Brendan Fraser gave bed the performance of a lifetime. Hong Chau is probably one of the greatest actresses I’ve ever seen. From the supporting cast to Brendan’s gorgeous performance I was left spellbound and in tears.

Extremely sad But beautiful .

Great directing and acting

Brendan has got to have one of the best comebacks in recent years. The movie is good, depressing with phenomenal performances especially from Hong Chau, Sadie Sink and Brendan Fraser.

Great movie!

This film may not be for everyone but there is no denying the quality of the acting and the emotions the film brings (at least to a normal person). BF has a real shot at best actor with this performance.

Have some tissues nearby.

if you've ever been really fat this movie will hit home. Its hard for those outside that to understand. its not a perfect movie but it has a lot to offer of you're patient and really try to understand and put yourself in Charlie's shoes. Its haunting yet hopeful but I get it its not for everyone.

I went into the film not knowing much and was surprised how excellent it was. Brendan Fraser is amazing. I could relate to almost everyone especially Charlie (Brendan Fraser). A must watch!

Takes a little time to pick up momentum, but when it does... wow does it leave an impact. This wasn't a silent cry for me it was more of a sobbing type situation. Well done! I hope Fraser wins the Oscar. He earned it.

A beautiful movie all around. Wow

The whale movie was very emotional and touching , The movie has a Strong message and it really captures the emotions and speaks volumes. 10/10 Recommend watching !

This movie made me think about my own life, and then it made me glad for mine.

Congratulations to Academy Award Winner for Best Actor Brendan Fraser!!! You truly gave the performance of a lifetime!!!!

This movie really wasn’t good. It was slow, had a bunch of characters that you don’t want to root for, and the end was unsatisfying. Don’t waste your time.

This movie against moral and christian values.

This film will most definitely win Oscars, unbelievable performances i was captivated entirely

Any bad reviews for this film will come from people who are young or have not experienced any trauma in there lives and cannot relate in some way emotionally

Do not pay any attention to the bad requests in here. This movie is exceptional. The acting by everyone is outstanding. Brendan Fraser is amazing and absolutely deserves to take home the Oscar. I can’t believe the woman playing his nurse/friend and the girl playing his daughter weren’t nominated. They should have been. This movie shows exactly what life is…it’s being hurt, being in pain because of the people we love and the choices they make and the circumstances we find ourselves in…and hopefully we come to the realization that it’s no one’s fault…it’s just life. So live in honesty, live in truth, and try not to hurt other people while you are on your journey. Because the bottom line is…we all are imperfect perfect people.

Performance of a life

Great performances by all actors. My only complaint is that when plays like this are brought to the screen, it sometimes still feels like a play because of one location in the movie and few actors. It might just be me nitpicking, but I think it would have been better if they had delved into more backstory with the flashbacks of his younger self and maybe some flashbacks to his relationship with his ex and daughter.

Overall, it was a great movie that shows the reality of what grief and loss can do to a person. I give it 5 stars, since my gripes aren’t necessarily about the quality of the movie and are more of a personal preference.

I think it can also serve as a reminder to those who tend to “other” obese people and make judgments that it’s a disgusting thing to do to a fellow human being. You don’t know what that person has been through.

Just my take on some of the messaging in the movie.

It was ok but not the hype people gave it.

It’s curious that professional reviewers have a completely different standard for a film like The Whale, while films like Top Gun Maverick and Ant Man have a dumbed down, anything goes grading system. I’m not saying The Whale was a perfect film, but the writing and acting were superb and Brendan Frasier’s depiction of self loathing was successfully powerful. Why all the nitpicking? Meanwhile, the Hollywood conveyor belt of P.O.S. films like Ant Man Vs Whoever will continue to receive rave reviews.

Disgusting, boring drivel