Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Michael M — 21 May 2016

Spent the first hour feeling sorry for the whales and the second hour wondering why Thor and Spider-Man didn't save the day. Another Ron Howard snooze fest to go along with "Bridge of Spies.".

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Michael M on 21 May 2016.

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

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