Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Andy F — 01 Feb 2018

Enjoyable without ever quite peaking in tension or emotion.

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Andy F on 01 Feb 2018.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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