Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Derek H — 12 Mar 2016

I thought it was better than most of the reviews given. Good story. Visually stunning.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Derek H on 12 Mar 2016.

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

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