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The Whale review, Venice Film Festival: Brendan Fraser comeback is grossly manipulative to an effective degree

It’ll be no surprise if ‘Black Swan’ director Darren Aronofsky’s psychological drama wins a hatful of awards

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

We Can Celebrate Brendan Fraser’s Standing Ovation While Also Calling Out The Whale’s Fatphobia

"People are right to boycott the film, but I think there's room for nuance regarding Brendan's place in it."

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 7, 2022

Inside Brendan Fraser's jaw-dropping transformation for comeback film The Whale

Brendan Fraser is almost unrecognisable after undergoing a 600lb transformation for his upcoming film, The Whale, which sees him play a man 'living with obesity'

Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022

Brendan Fraser gets teary during 6-minute ovation for 'The Whale' at Venice Film Festival

The actor Brendan Fraser got emotional as audiences at the Venice Film Festival gave a six-minute standing ovation on Sunday after seeing the world premiere of his upcoming film "The Whale," according to Variety and social media reports.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 5, 2022

Brendan Fraser breaks down during standing ovation for The Whale at Venice Film Festival

The Whale, which had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend, marks Brendan Fraser’s return to the big screen

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022

Brendan Fraser: role taught me severely obese people are ‘incredibly strong’

The actor’s latest role in upcoming film The Whale has taught him some lessons

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022

Dwayne Johnson says he’s ‘rooting’ for Brendan Fraser amid praise for The Whale

Fraser, 53, has won acclaim for his performance in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

Brendan Fraser Celebrated for Comeback Role in ‘The Whale’

Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film Festival. The once ubiquitous movie star of “The Mummy” franchise and “George of the Jungle” had, in the last decade, backed away from the spotlight.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 5, 2022

Brendan Fraser wells up as he gets lengthy standing ovation for The Whale

Brendan Fraser got emotional while receiving a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his latest film The Whale, which is already garnering him Oscars buzz.The actor, 53, got teary-eyed when he heard the enthusiastic response from the audience, and though he tried to leave the theater the…

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022

Brendan Fraser sobs as comeback film The Whale receives six-minute standing ovation

Actor Brendan Fraser was given a rousing reception for his movie comeback The Whale which sees the former George of the Jungle star playing an overweight father who struggles to reconnect with his teenage daughter. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend

Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022