Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Becky E — 24 Dec 2015

Starts out adventurous but hits the doldrums along with the cast and story.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Becky E on 24 Dec 2015.

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

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