The Whales of August

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Henry D @Henry_Domke 5 hrs ago A quiet film about two elderly sisters whose affection survives a lifetime of irritation. Lillian Gish and Bette Davis gave fine performances, and the Maine scenery and leisurely pace made it a pleasant, relaxing experience. See more Meri S. @mschroeder May 28, 2026 DNF. It’s just a one scene play and like sitting around with old ladies for the afternoon (and I’m an old lady). See more helder f @uniquecliches Jan 28, 2025 This movie revolves around two elderly sisters living on an island with their few neighbors. Despite their close bond, they harbor grievances and resentments, particularly since one sister has become bitter. There’s certainly a hint of Baby Jane… but in this movie, the sisters are tasked with mending their relationship. However, the plot is simply too flat, and the movie’s unfolding is equally unengaging. The acting is disjointed and lacks coherence, and the characters don’t blend well together. Ann Sothern and Vincent Prince offer a bit more acting, but not enough to rescue the movie. See more Alec B @Alec97 Jan 10, 2024 Yeah its great to see the cast of legends they assembled for this movie but those actors should have been given a better screenplay. See more dave s @RT68722908 Dec 9, 2022 Known for his social critiques via cutting satire (O Lucky Man!, If…, Britannia Hospital), The Whales of August is a departure for esteemed British director Lindsay Anderson. Set in a summer home on the coast of Maine, two sisters (Bette Davis, Lillian Gish), wildly different in personality, come to terms with the fact that their lives will soon be over. Also featuring Vincent Price and Ann Sothern, it is interesting to watch from the perspective of seeing four actors in the twilight years of their impressive careers but, sadly, it really isn't all that good of a movie. While it looks nice thanks to Anderson's disciplined direction and some fine cinematography, the script is sure to induce some serious wincing and the performances are less than stellar. It's worth watching as a curiosity item, but doesn't offer much more than that. See more georgan g @RT98616417 Jun 30, 2022 A little slow at the beginning, but extremely well acted and very touching. See more Read all reviews

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