The Whales of August (1987) Reviews

Starring:
Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, (more)
Director(s):
Lindsay Anderson
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Judy W.

I like a good drama, but this one was a bit too slow-moving. I also think, despite the caliber of the cast, that the acting was pretty weak. Lillian Gish's character was by far the most convincing.

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Erezia C.

It was a delight to see these great actors again. Older, but still good. Pace was slow, but charm was excellent.

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Michael R.

Somewhat slow moving tale yet is able to hold one's interest. Davis fans have additional reason to like this movie.

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msmajikk

I really wanted to like this movie. I sat and waited for it to pick up a bit, but it never did. It was just sad...seeing Bette so obviously suffering from the effects of a stroke. It did touch on ...
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I really wanted to like this movie. I sat and waited for it to pick up a bit, but it never did. It was just sad...seeing Bette so obviously suffering from the effects of a stroke. It did touch on important issues like elder care, but it was so slow that it was hard stay interested in the plot. I wish I had something better to say :(
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Josh B.

Big Davis Fan. But this movie is too slow and the actors are weak :0( You can tell the age of the actors are taking toll on them in this!

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OldestChild

From 1987 comes this screenplay of two elderly sisters played beautifully by Bette Davis and Lillian Gish that live in a small home together overlooking the ocean in Maine. About the difficulties of ...
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From 1987 comes this screenplay of two elderly sisters played beautifully by Bette Davis and Lillian Gish that live in a small home together overlooking the ocean in Maine. About the difficulties of growing old. Nice supporting roles by Vincent Price and Ann Southern.
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