Fresh
There's no denying that filmmakers Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit captured spectacular shots of both wildlife and picturesque scenery of evergreen-lined water under vibrant pink sunsets.
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post
The Whale
Friendship is bigger than we know.
2011 · 1h 29m · G
Documentary
Directed by
Suzanne Chisholm
,
Michael Parfit
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The Whale
Overview
The true story of a young, wild killer whale - an orca - nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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86%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Thoughtful and moving, if often heavy-handed...
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
Docu dotes on its adorable, highly photogenic star, but nonstop voiceover commentary and exclamations of wonderment tend to lessen rather than enhance its impact.
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
Fresh
A documentary ideal for schoolrooms, family viewing and discussion.
Andy Webster, New York Times
Fresh
Serious-minded, thought-provoking animal documentary will have a lengthy life, mostly in ancillary markets.
Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter
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