Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Dee H — 11 Dec 2015

Boring story with very cheesy special effects and poor acting.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Dee H on 11 Dec 2015.

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

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