Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Greg W — 19 Apr 2016

Pretty good drama from Ron Howard accounting the fable of Moby Dick. Starring a creditable performance from Chris Hemsworth.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Greg W on 19 Apr 2016.

In the Heart of the Sea has generally received mixed reviews.

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In the Heart of the Sea tells the 'true story' behind the white whale later called Moby Dick…

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By Jonathan J (200) on 05 Jun 2017

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By Serge L (642) on 14 Nov 2018

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By Gardner H (3) on 17 Jul 2017

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By Alison Rowat (245) for The Herald (Scotland) (244) on 22 Aug 2018

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By Carolyn Cox (20) for The Mary Sue (174) on 31 Jul 2017

I was pretty satisfied by the movie. Unfortunately, most theater-goers will probably be left wanting more…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 29 Mar 2017

Though it isn't all that original, has plenty of cliches, tends to drag and is never going to be as much of a classic as the book it is based…

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By A.d. O (421) on 19 Jul 2017

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By Shahrazie A (42) on 15 Apr 2018

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