Amazing Special effects and music raises this rescue drama

Rating: 7/10 (6 February 2016)

The finest hours starts off as a romantic drama, but slowly transcends into a thrilling rescue story. Though the film is in itself predictable, it has some good acting display, top notch production values, amazing Special effects and music. The film is beautifully old-fashioned and though it offers nothing new, this film deserves at least a 7 for its visual splendor and heart.
On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside the tanker's sinking stern. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. As word of the disaster reaches the Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass., Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff orders a daring rescue mission. Despite the ferocious weather, coxswain Bernie Webber takes three men on a lifeboat to try and save the crew against seemingly impossible odds.