Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Eric B — 10 Dec 2015

Just a so-so movie and not enough whale. I think the 3D took something away from this one, so don't waste the extra money on it.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Eric B on 10 Dec 2015.

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

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