Review of The Sea Inside (2004) by Dustin H — 18 Feb 2011

Really rather beautiful. And so heartbreaking...

Javier Bardem was kind of fantastic. Funny they had him play an old man.

This review of The Sea Inside (2004) was written by Dustin H on 18 Feb 2011.

The Sea Inside has generally received very positive reviews.

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