Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by William S — 03 Jan 2016

A very powerful and absorbing film. Another success for director Ron Howard. Tom Hemseorth comes of age.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by William S on 03 Jan 2016.

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

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