Review of The Sea Inside (2004) by Thomas D — 06 Feb 2008

Absolutely beautiful, and Javier Bardem is amazing. Even though it's about a man who wants nothing more than death, it's never too dark or depressing.

This review of The Sea Inside (2004) was written by Thomas D on 06 Feb 2008.

The Sea Inside has generally received very positive reviews.

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