Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Jeff B — 08 Feb 2016

Very good movie! Started of a bit slow but definitely picked up. Really enjoyed it!

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Jeff B on 08 Feb 2016.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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By Late R (405) on 22 Nov 2017

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Stranded sailors have five hours to be rescued by young coast guard Bernie and his last minute crew…

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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 Troy P (31) on 27 Apr 2017

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