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Captain Philips (2013)



Captain Philips (2013)




7/10



Starring
Tom Hanks
Barkhad Abdi


Directed by Paul Greengrass


Captain Philips and his trip via the Indian Ocean is a movie that surprised me—I actually enjoyed it, and I enjoyed every moment of it. This action thriller is based on a real-life event where Captain Richard Philips was taken hostage by pirates led by Abduwali Muse.

In the movie, Tom Hanks plays Captain Philips, and Barkhad Abdi plays Abduwali Muse. Although I don’t know who Barkhad Abdi is, I believe his role in the movie was exquisite. He was on point when he delivered his lines, and the precision in his acting made him the man to watch for the entire run of the movie. I actually enjoyed his portrayal more than that of veteran actor Tom Hanks.
For his role in this movie, he earned himself a nomination as Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards and the British Academy Film Awards, coming up later this year.

The captivating thing about Captain Philips is the pace—it keeps you glued. The way the events unfold makes you feel like a boat in the middle of a storm, not knowing which way the waves are taking you. That intense suspense kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the movie.

As mentioned earlier, the movie is about how Captain Philips was taken hostage as he tried to save his crew from harm, putting himself in the hands of the pirates, some very noble levels.

There are more reasons to see this movie than what I’m saying. Just go online and check out the audience and critics' ratings. Not only is it well-liked, but it’s also a financial success. Captain Philips made the best use of its scenery, as it was shot off the coast of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. They did their best to make all the events seem true and real, as the movie is based on Richard Phillips's 2010 memoir, A Captain's Duty.

Another thing to cheer about is the casting. The four people cast to play the Somali pirates were just on point. They were the ones who made the film what it is, and I can bet they’re the reason this film got an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

Enough said—go see this movie, it delivers the needed thrill for the day. Although it’s nowhere near as good as Her (2013), which I believe is the best movie released in 2013.

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