Review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) by Brian H — 07 Oct 2016

Horrific, intense, and not forgetting the smart moments, this straightforward true action story is packed with quality talent and arresting visuals.

This review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) was written by Brian H on 07 Oct 2016.

Deepwater Horizon has generally received positive reviews.

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