Just didn't do it for me

Rating: 5/10 (24 October 2013)

I will first start out stating the positive aspects about this film. It's very well directed, acted, while pushing and reaching the peak with the resources they had. It's also based on the true story about a heroic Captain of a cargo ship. So the intentions and crafts is spot on. But I just wasn't entertained or found this film to be enjoyable. There just isn't enough tension and thrills. It has a strong start, but really starts to drag after a while. I really don't want to say this, but I don't like pretentious movies. If the pretentious movie has the right or enough elements it can work. But this one just came off pretentious. I appreciate it trying to stick close to the truth. Although I have never done any research on what went down with Captain Phillips. Everything about this movie is predictable to the end. However my favorite aspect of this movie is how it portrays the pirates that invade the ships, as human beings. Although the end doesn't necessary justify the means. While some worry about the changing times, others worry about surviving. And I liked that message of this movie. Instead of portraying the pirates as these vicious and malicious villains. And when it comes to the pirates, they really sacrificed when it came to their diets. Since the actors playing the pirates looks like they just walked out of the holocaust. Their acting is also very believable. Despite the effort and the intentions of this flick, it just didn't do it for me. I can understand how some viewers would like or even enjoy this flick though.
5.9/10