Review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) by James S — 17 Feb 2017

Lots of pretty explosions, but very little story to be found.

This review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) was written by James S on 17 Feb 2017.

Deepwater Horizon has generally received positive reviews.

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