Captain Phillips is an absolute and unyielding adrenaline rush. I'm sorry for the next person who is going to sit at my seat in the theatre because I left a puddle of sweat there. I'm sure many people knew about the Somalian pirate situation, but this film makes the entire process seem so nerve-racking, which by now after seeing the film, I'm sure it is.
The story follows Captain Phillips, the captain of a cargo ship, and the hostage situation that ensues once Phillips is captured by Somalian pirates. Once Phillips is taken off of his ship and held hostage in an escape vessel, there is a thick air of uncertainty about his fate, even though the audience knows that he does not die.
Briefly introducing Phillips as an everyday family man makes the audience more involved and sympathetic of his situation. Casting Tom Hanks as the captain also didn't hurt. The movie also surprisingly briefly introduces us to the everyday lives of the pirates as well. While we don't condone their crimes, we do feel sympathy for the everyday struggle that is there life.
All in all, Captain Phillips is a well made thrill ride that shakes us from start to finish. The acting and direction of the film brings about another element of the film that makes it even better. Conclusion: Watch It
Rating: 8/10
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