Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Dave C — 09 Sep 2016

Well put together, but nothing we haven't seen.

Is it over.

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Dave C on 09 Sep 2016.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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