
While it's a good ground for characterization and set-up, it might overhype its own story and break the pacing slightly.


It is told from an account of then young crew member, he now tells the story of adventure and misery in his older days. This is a retelling of a particular ship's ordeal, also an inspiration for the novel Moby Dick. This is the same attribute "In the Heart of the Sea" has, and even though there are minor blemishes, it still produces a good human drama shown by impeccable visual atmosphere. There's an inherent romantic feel to maritime life, even as a tragic showing like Life of Pi or Titanic. It is said that we understand more about space than our own sea, although one thing both realms have in common is the propensity to convey epic journeys to silver screen.
