Review of The Perfect Storm (2000) by Ryan T — 24 Sep 2016

Though well acted, the perfect storm fails because the entire film you know what's coming and so all you do is feel bad, and who wants to watch a film like that?

This review of The Perfect Storm (2000) was written by Ryan T on 24 Sep 2016.

The Perfect Storm has generally received positive reviews.

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