Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Kevin M — 12 Jan 2016

It was more about survival that it was about the whale, but it was interesting to watch at least once.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Kevin M on 12 Jan 2016.

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

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