Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Xander K — 24 Nov 2016

I liked the moment when Owen met his daughter. Was that payoff enough for the rest of the film? I'm not sure.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Xander K on 24 Nov 2016.

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

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