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Critic Reviews for Blackfish
All Critics (131) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (129) | Rotten (2)
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You won't forget Cowperthwaite's documentary, and you shouldn't.
January 9, 2017 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… -
Save the whale? After watching this documentary about the mistreatment of killer whales, you'll never mock that sentiment again.
January 1, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
A troubling expos of Sea World's hazardous entertainment trade.
January 1, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Blackfish is a heartbreaking documentary, forensically constructed by Gabriella Cowperthwaite, about the extreme psychological distress of killer whales kept in captivity and used to entertain crowds at venues such as SeaWorld in Orlando.
January 1, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Blackfish makes an especially strong case for the innate marvel of these animals: that they are smart, social, communicative and loving.
January 1, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Gabriela Cowperthwaite's eye-opening, edge-of-your-seat feature "Blackfish" has it all: an oversized villain, chilling attack footage, corporate malfeasance, and girls in bikinis.
October 31, 2013 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Blackfish
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Jun 29, 2016Blackfish is an eye-opening exploit drenched in heartbreak and controversy as it explores the extent of captivity. A documentary hell-bent on impact and change that is both memorable and provoking. 4.5/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
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Feb 20, 2016This doco shows what majestic intelligent creatures orca are and makes a strong case against holding them in captivity.Juli R Super Reviewer
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Apr 06, 2014From what I hear it is one sided, but it will make you not even want to consider going to a water park with these animals again.Vincent T Super Reviewer
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Mar 05, 2014A heart-wrenching, truly saddening documentary which concerns the corrupt practices of SeaWorld, notably how they put the well-being of their trainers on the line in the name of money and profits. This film is geared to get the viewer angry, and it does that by giving many examples of how SeaWorld knew what they were doing was wrong, but still lied about it to cover their own tracks. The death of Dawn Brancheau and how they have the gaul to blame her for her demise instead of the killer whale that viciously murdered her. It is a heavy film, at times threatening to pummel the viewer down into submission, but ultimately is an effective one that will not leave you quickly.Dan S Super Reviewer
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