Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Serge L — 14 Nov 2018

Very good production with good special effects. Oh if whales had been all that good, they'd be less endangered today.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Serge L on 14 Nov 2018.

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

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