Preview: The Cove (2009)

Synopsis:

A documentary about a Japanese cover-up over a small cove where they capture, keep and kill dolphins for unconscionable purposes.

• Poster: C

Review:

The poster does not adequately represent the documentary, providing little bearing on the importance of the story, unless that necessity is revealed within the wall of text, that few people will take the time to read.

• Trailer: A-

Review:

The trailer does an amazing job enticing the audience with a story of danger and intrigue surrounding a real-life revelation of dastardly deeds. You can't watch this trailer and not be immediately engaged in what is going on and desirous to see the full extent of what's going on and hopefully see some repercussions.

Oscar Prospects:

If this isn't nominated for an Oscar, I will be surprised. Though, release date and procedure might make the award elusive, I think it would be a strong contender for the award, based entirely on the trailer.

Release Date:

• July 31, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (June 21, 2009) Original