Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Ed C — 03 Feb 2016

Yeah, I'm nitpicking but why didn't anybody look cold during a frigging Nor - Easter blizzard?

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Ed C on 03 Feb 2016.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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By Troy P (31) on 27 Apr 2017

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