Movie Details
| Title: | The Whale | |
| Director: | Darren Aronofsky | |
| Year: | 2022 | |
| Genre: | Filmed Play | |
| Times Seen: | 1 | |
| Last Seen: | 03.13.23 |
Other Movies Seen By This Director (4)
- Black Swan
- The Fountain
- Noah
- The Wrestler
| Date Viewed | Venue | Note |
| 03.13.23 | Internet | Very good. You know how I know it's very good? It's a filmed play where I didn't get bored out of my fucking mind, that's how. I mean it's not the subject matter I'd love to be watching tonight, but with the Oscars and all I figured I'd finally give this a watch. It all takes place in one location and it's all people talking just like every other filmed play, but Fraser's performance and make-up are good enough to make it interesting. I guess the direction has something to do with it as well. I get why they went with the full frame aspect ratio and I must admit it was effective, but I think it's also a tiny bit... i dunno, pompous? Also, story-wise, it does bear some resemblance to The Wrestler. I guess there's room enough in the world for both but I wonder if a tiny part of Aronofsky felt like this subject matter was safer territory after his last couple movies. Considering how vibrant his first three movies were, he seems to have taken a more naturalistic turn with his later work (although I still haven't seen Mother! so maybe I'm wrong about this). Anyway, I liked this. I doubt I'll see it again, but I liked it. |
