Brendan Fraser’s Oscar-winning movie,The Whale, is coming to Netflix in November 2024. Produced by A24 and directed by Darren Aronofsky,The Whaletells the tale of an English teacher with severe obesitytrying to reconnect with his daughter, and is based on Samuel D. Hunter’s 2012 play of the same name.Fraser won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Actor for his performancein the tear-jerking film. Along with him, Hong Chau received a nominee for Best Supporting Actress.The Whalealso went home with an Oscar in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category.
According toWhat’s on Netflix,The Whalewill arrive on Netflix on November 1st, among the list of films coming to Netflix on the same day, including Jen Linley and Matthew Morrison-led Christmas romance movie,A Paris Waltz,Tom Cruise’s sci-fi thrillerOblivion,Jack Black’s R.L. Stone adaptationGoosebumps,Hunter X Hunter: The Last Mission,Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rougeand many others.The Whalewas one of the best movies that came out in 2022. While it garnered significant praise from the press, the film also attracted controversy for its approach to food addiction and obesity.
Why You Should Watch The Whale
Branden Fraser’s Best Performance To Date
The A24 film isn’t here to make viewers comfortable, and it shouldn’t for its subject matter.The tear-jerking tale dives deep into the life of a man who’s trapped in his apartment with heart,while making many deliberate choices that allow viewers to feelCharlie’s struggle and entrapment inThe Whale.
Why The Whale Is Controversial, Despite Brendan Fraser’s Comeback
Despite it being hailed as Brendan Fraser’s comeback move after nearly a decade away, Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale is mired in controversy.
Charlie is an English teacher who teaches online. Each day, Charlie struggles to get up and do basic tasks, but he doesn’t leave his apartment. The only person who visits him is his friend Liz, who checks on him between shifts, and when Charlie’s estranged daughter, who he left a decade ago, shows up, he’s trying everything to rekindle the relationship.The Whalehas Fraser’s best performanceto date.He gives Charlie so much vulnerability, showing another side than his leading man’s charm that made moviegoers fall in love with him in the ’90s.
What Screen Rant has said aboutThe Whale:
“There is no doubtThe Whalemarks the most important movie in Brendan Fraser’s career and the one that cemented his amazing comeback story… The movie was divisive among critics with many criticizing the movie’s depiction of the lead character. However, there is no denying the power of Fraser’s performance, giving him a role unlike any he has had in his career until now.”
Our Take on The Whale
It Sheds Light On Eating Disorder With Sensitivity
The film’s treatment makes sure that Charlie’s eating disorder isn’t invisible.Fraser has a unique take on Charliewhile he tackles the challenges and complexity of the disorder from different angles, even though it may seem almost misleading in a way. Despite the controversial aspect of the film, Fraser’s performance really shines through the frame and makes the film memorable.
Charlie’s humor sparks nostalgiasince it reminds fans of Fraser inThe Mummy.He’s warm and kind, humorous and tender. The film doesn’t lack moments of beauty and hope, despite it tackling difficult subjects.The Whaletakes viewers on an emotional ride of laughter, tears, empathy and self discovery while shedding light on eating disorders with sensitivity.
