The Whale
Friendship is bigger than we know.
Friendship is bigger than we know.
Documentary
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2011
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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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Rated:
G
Runtime:
89 min
Release date:
9 Sep 2011
Country:
CA
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Serious-minded, thought-provoking animal documentary will have a lengthy life, mostly in ancillary markets.
– Todd McCarthy,
Hollywood Reporter,
23 Sep 2011
fresh:
A documentary ideal for schoolrooms, family viewing and discussion.
– Andy Webster,
New York Times,
23 Sep 2011
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,
23 Sep 2011
fresh:
Thoughtful and moving, if often heavy-handed...
– Sheri Linden,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Sep 2011
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,
14 Oct 2011