For starters this film is based on True Incident. This quite
literally raised my expectation for the film. This kind of film will have that intriguing
effect throughout the film which you will be hooked to.
The Film stars Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips, Barkhad Abdi as Muse a Somali pirate. These two are the
prime characters in the film along with other sidekicks.
The plot of the movie is how a cargo ship with Captain
Phillips in charge and his crew sets off on a journey from Oman to deliver its
goods to Mombasa and they get attacked by pirates and how Captain Phillips finally
manage to break free from the pirate. This is told in a gripping way with lot
of emotions.
Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips has done a remarkable job. He literally
transformed himself into Captain Phillips. Surely an Oscar nomination for him.
The way he emotes when caught by Muse on taking him around the ship and his
calmness when he is taken as hostage in a lifeboat by the pirates heaps more
credits on the actor. Barkhad Abdi as Muse the head of pirate has performed equally
good on par with Tom Hanks. He literally underplayed his part and is so natural
that you would think that he is a real pirate.
The tensions during negotiating the deal to release Hanks
and the scenes where the US naval force kills the pirates are spectacular.
The camera work by Barry Ackroyd is simply superb and the
slick editing by Christopher Rouse is perfect that you would be glued to the
film till the very end.
The film could have been easily made a documentary type of
film with the theme it carries but Thanks to The Director Paul Greengrass, this
is film is edge of the seat ride. The heroism and bravery of Captain Phillips
is shown in subtle way and no over the top scenes.
Verdict: This
edge of the seat gripping brutal film should not be missed. It’s a Must watch!
Rating: 4/5
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