‘Whalefall’ Review: Austin Abrams Anchors a Claustrophobic Survival Thriller With Modern Emotional Force
“Whalefall” turns a high-concept survival premise into a tense, intimate study of fear, memory and release. Anchored by Austin Abrams’ committed performance, the film transforms the belly of a whale into a starkly believable purgatory, while quietly exploring forgiveness and the difficult work of letting go.
