Brendan Fraser shows he's a masterclass and an A list actor once again. My partner found the story a little boring but there was a lot of layer to peel back to realize it's a fine story. I truly felt like I was watching a man's life story told in a few short final days of his life. There's not a lot of subtly to the symbolism but they don't beat you over the head with it. The dreary lighting in his apartment sets the tone right from the start. I highly recommend putting the phone down and paying attention to this movie. Even the parts that tend to drag on serve a purpose. Yes it's a long movie that never leaves an apartment, but it helps you understand what true depression is. Dylan has people that care for him and he's only stuck living in the past.
Review of The Whale
