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| Captain Phillips (PG-13) |
Brandon Hoyne
Uphold 8/10
Captain Phillips is a gritty, gut clenching ride through the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama. the acting paves the way as Tom Hanks charges through a score of emotions with his excellent portrayal, the only fault to his performance is his attempt at a Vermont accent, while his co-star Barkhad Abdi makes a surprising debut through his spectacular portrayal of Somali pirate captain Muse. The film begins quite slow, but gradually gains speed until the heart clenching final scene, were Hanks show off just how truly amazing an actor he can be. Captain Phillips is an absolute must see with its marvelous story told through director Paul Greengrass, with story by Billy Ray, based on the book A Captains Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea, by Richard Phillips and Stephan Talty.