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Disney's Survival Thriller 'Whalefall' Proves How Hard It Is to Replicate 'The Martian'

Strong performances can’t save this formulaic story

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Disney's Survival Thriller 'Whalefall' Proves How Hard It Is to Replicate 'The Martian'

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Disney's Survival Thriller 'Whalefall' Proves How Hard It Is to Replicate 'The Martian'

Strong performances can’t save this formulaic story

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