Whale Rider: A list in lieu of a review

[firecat]

Here are several personal reasons why I liked the movie Whale Rider:



Has lots of happy attractive fat people being physically active, with only one or two fat-negative comments.

Qualifies under the Bechdel Rule (albeit a bit scantily on the bit "about something other than men").

Has a hauntingly beautiful music soundtrack.

Has lots of underwater shots.

Has whales.

Made me cry without killing any people. (I needed to cry, and I don't cry all that often over movies.)

Includes a somewhat realistic portrayal of depression.

Has some feminist sensibility.

Has some cultural sensitivity.

Has some excellent acting.

Comments

[pachamama.livejournal.com]

I love this film!

I would add "sensitive interesting portrayal of children which neither infantilises them nor makes them into mini-adults" and "a rare film that is appropriate and relevant to viewers of many different age groups, from children through grandparents"

[firecat]

yes, those too.

I was very annoyed that some of the reviews on Amazon claim it's inappropriate for children.