Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by David L — 30 Dec 2015

Better than expected, visually fascinating in 3D, but otherwise certainly forgettable.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by David L on 30 Dec 2015.

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

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