Based on a true story, Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, the captain of a container ship that was boarded by Somali Pirates in 2009.
The story was not reported widely in the UK so although I had some idea of the outcome, not knowing exactly how the story ends was helpful.
It would be very easy to make this movie entirely from Richard Phillips point of view, and portray the Pirates as the "bad guys" so it is a massive credit to Paul Greengrass that the pirates are significant characters in the story, and you feel for them as victims as much as Richard Phillips.
You really feel for Phillips who is clearly concerned with the fate of his captors, and the way in which Hanks portrays his caring nature and desire to keep everyone safe, including the Somalis is a superb piece of acting, especially in the closing scenes once the ordeal is over.
Although over two hours long, the film holds the attention throughout, with gripping tension and drama.
This is a great piece of story telling, topped with an excellent lead performance by Hanks, tense and gritty and difficult to watch in places, and the fact that you feel an emotional connection to the Pirates is a massive credit to the Director, a must see movie. 10/10
The story was not reported widely in the UK so although I had some idea of the outcome, not knowing exactly how the story ends was helpful.
It would be very easy to make this movie entirely from Richard Phillips point of view, and portray the Pirates as the "bad guys" so it is a massive credit to Paul Greengrass that the pirates are significant characters in the story, and you feel for them as victims as much as Richard Phillips.
You really feel for Phillips who is clearly concerned with the fate of his captors, and the way in which Hanks portrays his caring nature and desire to keep everyone safe, including the Somalis is a superb piece of acting, especially in the closing scenes once the ordeal is over.
Although over two hours long, the film holds the attention throughout, with gripping tension and drama.
This is a great piece of story telling, topped with an excellent lead performance by Hanks, tense and gritty and difficult to watch in places, and the fact that you feel an emotional connection to the Pirates is a massive credit to the Director, a must see movie. 10/10
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