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Will this season test that record?
(Brendan Fraser deserves an Oscar forThe Whale, but the movie?
She blows, cracksSlate.)
TeamWhalewill argue that this is not a movie for critics, and they might be right.
Absolutely owns bones, saysDavid Sims.
Light years better than the first and easily one of the best theatrical experiences in ages, saysDavid Ehrlich.
Ive never seen anything like this, saysMike Ryan.
The good news is that many reviewers seem to be doing just that.
The Whaleis laughably earnest, larded with melodrama, saysAnthony Lane.
If it proves nonetheless to be stirringly watchable, we have Brendan Fraser to thank.
Returning to the spotlight, he continues to radiate an essential sweetness of nature.
The actors comeback narrative is so appealing he may yet coast to inevitable victory.
ButThe Whales string of snubs could be a sign hes ripe fora Glenn Closestyle upset.
A week after picking up Best Actor honors from the NYFCC, he did it again at the NBR.
Critics are lining up behind Farrells gormless turn inBanshees; can they sway industry groups toward his lower-key comeback?
Its an emotional high-wire act that the filmmaking doesnt always support.
SaysMick La Salle: How could Mendes save her when he was no doubt hoping that she would savehim?
Sadly, the Golden Globes wont clarify things since the pair are running in separate categories.
