Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Ryan L — 07 Feb 2017

Don't understand the low ratings. great story, great acting, visually stunning, entertaining...i don't know. maybe I'm missing something.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Ryan L on 07 Feb 2017.

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

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By Junelkean (96) on 08 Jul 2017

In the Heart of the Sea tells the tale of the wailing ship called the Essex and the true story that inspired Herman Melville to write the novel,…

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 24 Oct 2017

I loved the story -- a proper old-fashioned seafaring yarn…

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By Rosalynn Try-Hane (91) for Battle Royale With Cheese (83) on 20 Aug 2018

The two principle actors embody their roles well but the problem is not much happens after, wait for it have I said too much, the sinking of the ship…

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By Bo K (183) on 19 Oct 2018

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By Gardner H (3) on 17 Jul 2017

Now the story and characters are not perfect but Howard did a great job building drama and crafting an intense sea movie…

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By Jonathan I (233) on 19 Jun 2018

Has epic intentions but doesn't fulfill them…

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By Rene H (34) on 28 Mar 2017

Incredible movie, with fantastic scenes and a history that get you, very good. This critics of rotten have worst taste for all movie…

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Only by the final act do you realise what In the Heart of the Sea could have been, due to an uncharacteristically poor first half from director…

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By Pamela Powell (127) for Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) (128) on 21 Aug 2018

Harnessing the ability to portray the brutality of the sea and nature, accompanied by engaging performances from the entire cast, make this…

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By Serge L (642) on 14 Nov 2018

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

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