A Solid Thriller

Rating: 9/10 (8 June 2015)

The premise of this movie is based on the real-life story of Captain Phillips. It involves the invasion of the ship by Somali pirates who are looking to make a quick buck. Here, they capture Tom Hanks and use him as a hostage in order to get their money. The acting is pretty realistic and Tom Hanks is memorable as he is able to display the raw emotions of a survivor. The US Navy is shown quite professionally which makes the story much more credible. The movie is well-shot and visually it has a gritty look. The young Somali actor deserves credit for having a brilliant screen presence and giving an authentic portrayal of pirates. Most of the movie involves negotiations between the three pirates, who had taken Captain Phillips as their hostage, and the officials of the US Navy whose objective is to bring back Captain Phillips and not allow the pirates to escape. The movie is quite exciting and worth a watch.