JamesG
10-11-2013, 09:05 PM
Movie Reviews: Captain Phillips
Based on the book A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea, the real-life story of when Cpt. Richard Phillip was taken hostage by Somali pirates in 2009, Captain Phillips has emerged as one of the films to see this year.
Tony Medley of the Tolucan Times praises director Paul Greengrass:
"Greengrass keeps the tension mounting throughout the entire film."
Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post calls the film:
"yet another Greengrass masterpiece."
USA Today critic Claudia Puig praised star Tom Hanks for a brilliant performance:
"This is one of his best."
-IMDb News
Based on the book A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea, the real-life story of when Cpt. Richard Phillip was taken hostage by Somali pirates in 2009, Captain Phillips has emerged as one of the films to see this year.
Tony Medley of the Tolucan Times praises director Paul Greengrass:
"Greengrass keeps the tension mounting throughout the entire film."
Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post calls the film:
"yet another Greengrass masterpiece."
USA Today critic Claudia Puig praised star Tom Hanks for a brilliant performance:
"This is one of his best."
-IMDb News