Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Ryan M — 15 Apr 2016

Well done, good movie. However difficult for me to watch the historically accurate treatment of whales and the whaling industry.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Ryan M on 15 Apr 2016.

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

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