
In the Heart of the Sea
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
At first glance, In the Heart of the Sea has all the elements of a classic Howard project, blending the maritime theme with which he has long toyed (unrealised films include a drama about the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior and an…
Drama films. This article is more than 10 years old. Review.A first-hand history of this nightmare was published afterwards by the first mate, Owen Chase, played here by Chris Hemsworth. There was also a second manuscript account from the…
The first hour of the film sees Chase clashing with his blue-blooded commander George Pollard (Benjamin Walker),who’s been installed as the captain of the Essex through nepotism. But there’s precious little at stake: It’s clear that a…