This movie deserved Best Picture

Rating: 9/10 (24 March 2014)

First and foremost, this movie was THE best movie of 2013 and deserved a lot more attention. Tom Hanks is one of the best actors around and he consistently shows it through his movies. Captain Phillips is one of these examples, as Hanks takes on the role of Captain Phillips, who finds himself face to face with Somali pirates and no escape plan. This movie is a true nail-biter and I found myself on the edge of my seat when watching this, literally. Plot was amazing, with little to no flaws and it remained true to its story. The power that this movie delivers is also a huge plus, and it mainly derived from dialogue. When Barkhad Abdi stares into Hanks and says "look at me...I'm the captain now" chills run down my back. I highly recommend this movie because it stays true to the storyline while delivering thrills at every corner. You won't be disappointed in this movie. Hanks has undoubtedly shined in his past movies, and Captain Phillips is yet another example of this success.