‘The Whale’ Wants to Be Your Worst Nightmare

The real tragedy, the film insists, is what Charlie has become.

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Photo by Keagan Henman on Unsplash

I’m not a film buff, but trust me, I get the A24-brand of disturbing imagery and exploitation for shock value in the name of true ART. But I won’t accept art made at the expense of a queer, fat man.

The Whale is a cruel, cruel film.

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