Review of Leviathan (2013) by Freeman M — 05 Jan 2014

You do leave with a sense of what the day's like for a pro fisherman, but after a while, this becomes a chore to sit through.

This review of Leviathan (2013) was written by Freeman M on 05 Jan 2014.

Leviathan has generally received positive reviews.

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