Review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) by Dolby M — 09 Oct 2016

Physically gripping, immersive action. So much explosion.

This review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) was written by Dolby M on 09 Oct 2016.

Deepwater Horizon has generally received positive reviews.

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Souvent la réalité dépasse la fiction et cette catastrophe qui s’est produite en 2010 est assurément du pain béni pour le cinéma hollywoodien…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 29 Apr 2018

Wasn't too bad actually. A pretty straight forward take on this event. Really don't have much to say on this one…

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By David A (1,816) on 28 Feb 2018

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