Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips, based on a true story, is about a cargo ship that is set to sail past the Somali cost, is attacked by Somali pirates with intentions of hijacking the ship and selling it for a ransom sum of 10 million dollars. The hijacking of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama was the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.

Hanks looks surprisingly similar to the real Phillips!

When I was driving to the cinema today before watching this movie, I wasnt sure what it was going to be like as I had not heard anything about the film before today. This left me wondering if I will enjoy it, or regret going to watch it.

I have always liked films that are based on true stories, I find it adds that extra edge. To know that it really happened gives you that nail biting experience as you sit and watch the movie. This is the exact feeling that I got watching Captain Phillips.

As the pirates were about to hijack the ship, I felt the suspense and fright of the crew.

Theatrical Poster

Going back to my comment earlier about wondering if I would enjoy this film or not, i must say, i loved it! Captain Phillips is truly brilliant. Tom Hanks played a spectacular role as Captain Phillips and really portrays his distress and relief brilliantly.

This movie would appeal to all ages and I would highly recommend you to watch it. You wont be disapointed. It left me walking away thinking and talking about it!

This may win a few awards!


IMDb rating : 8.1

Personal rating : 8.5