Catholic Review publishes movie review of Whalefall

The drama Whalefall follows a teenager named Jay Gardiner, played by Austin Abrams, who becomes trapped inside a whale while scuba diving. Kurt Jensen of Catholic Review notes that while the film's premise has never been documented in real life, experts suggest the scenario is barely possible.

The story begins with Jay's father, Mitt, played by Josh Brolin, a tour boat operator near Monterey, California. After receiving a terminal mesothelioma diagnosis, Mitt commits suicide by jumping into the ocean with weights. Following an empty-casket burial, Jay dives into the deep to search for remains of his father. During his search, Jay witnesses a battle between a sperm whale and a giant squid. He becomes entangled in a tentacle and is swallowed by the whale along with the squid. Jay must find a way to escape using the limited oxygen in his tank and the life lessons he learned from his father.