Mozart And The Whale

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Starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill, Man on Fire), Mozart and the Whale is a heartwarming romantic drama inspired by the true story of two people with Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism).
  • Starring: Josh Hartnett, Radha Mitchell
  • Directed by: Petter Naess
  • Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Release year: 2006
  • Studio: Millennium Films
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Synopsis: Starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill, Man on Fire), Mozart and the Whale is a heartwarming romantic drama inspired by the true story of two people with Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism).
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Radha Mitchell
Supporting actors: Gary Cole, Sheila Kelley, Erica Leerhsen, John Carroll Lynch, Nate Mooney, Rusty Schwimmer, Robert Wisdom, Allen Evangelista
Directed by: Petter Næss
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes
Release year: 2006
Studio: Millennium Films
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MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language and some thematic material
ASIN: B003YZPGGQ
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: April 14, 2006
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language and some thematic material
  • Production Company: Big City Pictures, Equity Pictures Medienfonds GmbH & Co. KG II, Millennium Films, Modern Digital, North by Northwest Entertainment, Robert Lawrence Productions, Swingin' Productions
  • Also Known As: Mozart & the Whale
  • Filming Locations: Gonzaga University - 502 E. Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, USA | River Park Square, Spokane, Washington, USA | Riverfront Park, Spokane, Washington, USA | Spokane, Washington, USA
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Yes even autistic people want love and happy endings according to this sweet, often over-sugared romance about two people with Asperger's Syndrome who find they can live without their tics but not without each other.
Josh Hartnett delivers a strongish performance as the man obsessed with numbers (Rain Man lite) who lives in a crummy apartment with several birds and their waste products.
Radha Mitchell, though lovely, delivers a soft performance as the gal he loves. Her Aspberger's manifests itself in a weird barking laugh delivered at regular intervals and a hatred of the sound of metal clanging against metal.
This movie is laudable in that it tries to explain the lives of people born without the ability to relate to others in socially-accepted ways. Its problem is that it pretends the condition can be solved with a Hollywood-style ending. It trivializes the problem and reduces it to a few carefully calculated movie tics without ever penetrating the minds of its characters.
It's not unpleasant or objectionable -- just thin.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Mozart & the Whale November 30, 2006
Format:DVD
I attended a viewing of this movie with my daughter and my friend. My reason for going was for my grandson, who has Aspergers. I found this to be very uplifting, rewarding and a little sad at times. But it is a relief to know that my grandson has a very bright future ahead of him. We also had a chance to meet Jerry, who was very entertaining and really put my fears at ease. I would suggest this movie for anyone, so they can become more informed on the subject of Aspergers.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Very touching November 30, 2006
Format:DVD
I saw this movie at a special screening in King of Prussia , PA . As also a mother of an aspie boy (7years old), Josh Harnett was brilliant in this and made me see what I can expect as my son gets older. This is a must see for people who are uneducated about the subject and of course for all of us who know or love someone with Asperger's.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Masterpiece!
It was a risk buying this DVD. I don't know if I'll like the story but thankfully, it was well made. The story is original. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Melanie
Somewhat Real
Autism covers a wide range of behaviors and I happen to agree with the reviewers who stated that the characters in this drama were stereotyped. Read more
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trying to be unique, but the contrary, too much stereotyped...
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Published 9 months ago by M.S.
Revealing look into the lives of ASD adults.
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Published 10 months ago by Button Sherman
love this movie
This is a wonderful love story which can open a lot of eyes for people not familiar with aspergers. A lot of comedy keeps you interested in this twisted up and down love story!
Published 11 months ago by TPugh
Average
This movie wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.I found Isabell to be annyoing at points and selffish.I thought she acted more like she was bipolar but I'm not expert. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Moonbaby345
So real!
So real!
We can sum up the film with one sentence: "One sees clearly only with the heart."
I just saw the movie and am really touched. Read more
Published 14 months ago by uniM
Asperger's is more complicated that this
My teenage son has Asperger's so I know what it's like and Josh Harnett's portrayal is quite convincing. But everyone else's is an exaggeration. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Emily D. Agunod
Mozart & The Whale
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