Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Connie T — 27 May 2016

This wasn't a bad "based on a true story" movie. Beginning was slow but it picked up fast.

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Connie T on 27 May 2016.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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