Pirates are Still Out There
Movie Review By Nellie Yenin
Captain Phillips, played by Tom Hanks shows what it is like to be taken hostage by real pirates. Barkhad Abdi who played the leader Abduwali of the Somalian pirates, along with Faysal Ahmed as Najee, Mahat M. Ali as Elmi and Barkhad Abdirahman as Bilal.
In April 2009, Captain Richard Phillips set off to assist the Maersk Alabama container ship along with his crew. The ship sails toward the destination around the hook of Africa which is known for its pirate activity. Although the ship has ways to fend off anyone who might decide to overthrow the ship. In Phillips case, this doesn't work fast enough as the pirates take them by surprise. Richard Phillips finds a way to protect his crew from the hostile invaders. Phillips finessed them and tricked them that the boat would not work since it was off the orginal route. The Somalian pirates decide to take Phillip as a hostage to the ship's lifeboat while he is at gunpoint. Over the next few days, the captain is in a hot strident environment while being starved and in dehydration. The pirates are after millions of dollars and won't stop till they get what they want.
The ensemble effort of the crew was so substantial you almost couldn't tell if the whole situation was real or not. Captain Phillips started out like any other captain of the sea taking strong percussions to ensure the safety of the crew and the boat's supplies. Captain Phillips then risked his own life for the sake of others which might be the bravest action of the movie. While Phillips was on the boat with the pirates the thought that he might not survive at all hit him, instead of breaking down he strived to let his family know he loves them.
If you are looking for a nail-biting suspenseful experience from the safety of your own home, Captain Phillips provides life or death based on every little decision. It is not recommended for those who have a weak heart and twelve and under should stay away as this is more recommended to those who can handle extreme violence.
I thought the movie was extremely suspenseful and when I finished watching I had no more nails left to spare. I felt like I was in the place of Phillips and felt afraid for his life. I also got a chance to get to know the pirates and understood their side and as to why they are committing such a hostile act for a taste of money. As a movie critic, not much as blown me alway to such an extent as Captain Phillips has. I feel that the high concept is you can never be safe no matter where you are and that is always important to let those who you love that you do. I give the Captain Phillips movie a strong five out of five starts, for not only impressing me in near all factors, I personally had to call my family to let them know that I love them, just in case it might be my last. That's the thing with this movie you really never know what will happen since it can happen in a matter of seconds.
Captain Phillips, played by Tom Hanks shows what it is like to be taken hostage by real pirates. Barkhad Abdi who played the leader Abduwali of the Somalian pirates, along with Faysal Ahmed as Najee, Mahat M. Ali as Elmi and Barkhad Abdirahman as Bilal.
In April 2009, Captain Richard Phillips set off to assist the Maersk Alabama container ship along with his crew. The ship sails toward the destination around the hook of Africa which is known for its pirate activity. Although the ship has ways to fend off anyone who might decide to overthrow the ship. In Phillips case, this doesn't work fast enough as the pirates take them by surprise. Richard Phillips finds a way to protect his crew from the hostile invaders. Phillips finessed them and tricked them that the boat would not work since it was off the orginal route. The Somalian pirates decide to take Phillip as a hostage to the ship's lifeboat while he is at gunpoint. Over the next few days, the captain is in a hot strident environment while being starved and in dehydration. The pirates are after millions of dollars and won't stop till they get what they want.
The ensemble effort of the crew was so substantial you almost couldn't tell if the whole situation was real or not. Captain Phillips started out like any other captain of the sea taking strong percussions to ensure the safety of the crew and the boat's supplies. Captain Phillips then risked his own life for the sake of others which might be the bravest action of the movie. While Phillips was on the boat with the pirates the thought that he might not survive at all hit him, instead of breaking down he strived to let his family know he loves them.
If you are looking for a nail-biting suspenseful experience from the safety of your own home, Captain Phillips provides life or death based on every little decision. It is not recommended for those who have a weak heart and twelve and under should stay away as this is more recommended to those who can handle extreme violence.
I thought the movie was extremely suspenseful and when I finished watching I had no more nails left to spare. I felt like I was in the place of Phillips and felt afraid for his life. I also got a chance to get to know the pirates and understood their side and as to why they are committing such a hostile act for a taste of money. As a movie critic, not much as blown me alway to such an extent as Captain Phillips has. I feel that the high concept is you can never be safe no matter where you are and that is always important to let those who you love that you do. I give the Captain Phillips movie a strong five out of five starts, for not only impressing me in near all factors, I personally had to call my family to let them know that I love them, just in case it might be my last. That's the thing with this movie you really never know what will happen since it can happen in a matter of seconds.
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