"The Whale" is unfortunately poorly written and essentially just a mediocre melodrama about a dysfunctional family that superficially incorporates the theme of religion.
Additionally, there's the eating disorder aspect, which feels like an attempt to distract from the weak writing. Unfortunately, it comes across as very striking. I'm not referring to the severity of the portrayal, as that reflects real-life struggles and adds weight to the story, but rather to Charlie's personality. Apart from his kindness, which seems flawless, his…
