Whale Rider
Wednesday, August 6th, 2003
Steeped in centuries of tradition and an honest family dynamic rarely seen within the conventional movie system, “Whale Rider” is an emotionally satisfying coming-of-age tale that skillfully peels away the layers of Hollywood artifice to expose a reality that touches the heart, brings a smile to your lips and a tear to your eyes. There, I’ve said it. Real men do cry, especially when their soul has been affected by this story concerning the unspoken bond between a young girl and her distant grandfather. Read the rest of this entry »