Another Tom Hanks Triumph

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2014)

As a rule of thumb, I'll see pretty much anything Tom Hanks makes. This one didn't disappoint...all along the intensity gradually increases. You kind of know what's eventually coming...force against force that will result in Capt Philipps' freedom or death. Of course, we knew he survived the ordeal, but the gripping suspense really takes over. My heart was pounding the last 20 minutes or so...culminated by the scene inside the rescue ship when the (real) Navy Corpsman examines Capt Phillips. Hanks' performance was Oscar-worthy...no doubt. That's just great filmmaking. Equally impressive was Barkhad Abdi, who played Muse. Would love to see him get best supporting actor at the Oscars.