Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Sonny S — 10 Apr 2016

The story sub plots were really underdeveloped, but it was a nice flix. Great performances overall.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Sonny S on 10 Apr 2016.

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

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