'The Whale' Is a Cruel Exploitation of Obesity Saved by Brendan Fraser’s Performance

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The actor earns the Oscar hype for his sensitive portrayal of a 600-lb. recluse at the end of his life. But Darren Aronofsky’s film is shockingly heavy-handed and mean-spirited.

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