Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Randall S — 18 Sep 2016

Completely 'Disney' style film in the ultimate rescue at sea story. Fun and entertaining.

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Randall S on 18 Sep 2016.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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By Guilherme J (132) on 12 Nov 2017

Comprova de vez a versatilidade de Craig Gillespie, que parece ser um diretor capaz de se ajustar a qualquer gênero cinematográfico…

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 23 Oct 2017

In a film that is one part The Caine Mutiny and one part The Perfect Storm, the depictions of both lifeboat and stricken tanker are excellent…

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By C H (432) on 16 Jun 2017

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By Randy Y (268) on 29 Nov 2017

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By Ken R (202) on 30 Nov 2018

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Based in a true story this well acted drama is a stagnate rescue tale I just couldn't enjoy…

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By Andy F (912) on 01 Feb 2018

Enjoyable without ever quite peaking in tension or emotion…

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 16 Jan 2019

It's an uneven thriller that focuses on the wrong side of the equation, and the result is a film that never soars as high as it should…

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