Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Joni J — 01 Mar 2016

The actual rescue is great. the romance is lacking. see it for the rescue. ignore the slow romance.

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Joni J on 01 Mar 2016.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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