The best thing about some of the top streaming services is that movies that didn’t perform well and have since been forgotten can often find a new lease on life once they’re added to a popular platform. Back in January, Netflix added the underrated action-adventure “In the Heart of the Sea,” and it quickly claimed the No. 1 spot. Now that Prime Video has added the same title to its library, there’s a strong chance the movie could find another wave of success.
“In the Heart of the Sea” is not a great movie, but it’s also far from a bad one. It’s a fairly standard adventure fare, elevated by a talented cast and impressive visuals that help offset its more noticeable flaws. I still believe this movie deserved a better run at the box office because, in the 10 years since its release, it has faded into the darkest corners of obscurity and is mostly remembered only when it resurfaces on streaming platforms (and I’d bet many viewers haven’t even heard of it).
