The Whale

Rating: Overflowing

Genre: Drama, psychological

Studios: A24/Protozoa Pictures

Cast: Brandon Frasier, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Writer: Samuel D. Hunter

Based on: the play by Samuel D. Hunter

Producers: Darren Aronofsky, Jeremy Dawson and Ari Handel

Music by: Rob Simonsen

Rated: R for language, some drug use and sexual content

Release Date: 12/09/22

Runtime: 1h 57m

Favorite Character: Charlie Sarsfield

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “I need to know I did one thing right in my life!”- Charlie Sarsfield

Fun Facts: The restaurant (Gambinos) Charlie orders food from is a real place in Idaho

The young Ellie was played by Sadie Sink’s sister, Jacey.

You might notice 2016 election on TV meaning the movie takes place in 2016.

Brandon Frasier was really wearing a fat suit.

Summary: An unhealthy, divorced and obese English professor realizes that it’s not too late to reconnect with her teenage daughter.

The One Liner Review: Powerful, depressing (in a good way) and inspiring, ladies and gentlemen, Brandon Frasier is back in the movies!

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