A Whale of a Tale
| Release Date: August 17, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
50
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
1
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75
RogerEbert.comNick AllenAug 17, 2018
The biggest success for A Whale of a Tale is in how it corrects the biggest flaw of “The Cove,” which came from an inclination we all have: to cast real life people as one-dimensional heroes and villains; good and evil. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAug 16, 2018
A Whale of a Tale delivers a thoughtful riposte to The Cove even while providing plenty of opportunity for those opposed to the practice of killing or capturing whales and dolphins to make their case. Read full review
70
Village VoiceDevika GirishAug 16, 2018
Together, these voices paint a complex picture of the clash between globalism and a fast-disappearing localism. Read full review
67
Film Journal InternationalNick SchagerAug 16, 2018
A Whale of a Tale only skims the surface of the many matters it raises, be it cultural imperialism, tradition, animal rights and socioeconomic necessities. Still, its objective approach, and subtle plea for middle-ground compromise, makes it a worthwhile addendum to Psihoyos’ celebrated predecessor. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreOct 19, 2018
The result is a film that lacks fury and outrage, that straddles a morally murky fence. It’s not that Whale of a Tale lacks a point of view, it’s that it lacks conviction about any point of view. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleAug 23, 2018
A Whale of a Tale is an unfortunately directionless, low-gear rebuttal that hardly ever stirs up emotions as effectively as “The Cove” did. Read full review
30
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisAug 16, 2018
A Whale of a Tale is a rambling blend of complaint, tourism and straw-men arguments. What it’s not is persuasive. Read full review
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