Iron strong thriller, one of the most intense films I have ever seen and the best performance by Tom Hanks since years as well as great acting by the main Somali leader. With powerful music drilling through the countless intense moments, Captain Phillips is a chilling countdown with edgy negotiations and situations full of risks.
Captain Phillips's job is to bring over an American cargo ship from Oman to Kenya together with his crew. Alongside the way, they get attacked and hijacked by Somali pirates who want to have their own fortune.
Constant thrills and the pacing made up for a memorable and authentic filmed ride. The plot is simple, but the cinematography is superb, especially when you consider how long the camera is filming inside a small lifeboat.
The ending is a HUGE emotional conclusion and my body warmed up from all the excitement. Captain Phillips's emotional release was delivered exceptionally in such a short time after experiencing one tight moment after another. This is easily my favorite movie from 2013.
And Barkhad Abdi will definitely be recognized not only for his amazing first time acting, but for his great communication towards Tom Hanks too, making golden lines such as "No problem Irish, everything gonna be ok" and "No tricks, no tricks!"
Rating: 8.5
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