Captain Phillips
Captain Phillips is an American 2013 drama/adventure movie based on a true
story. Starring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi and Barkhad Abdirahman. Presented on
Blu-ray + Ultraviolet)
Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the
U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. Based on a true
story, the film focuses on the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain
Richard Phillips (two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks, Best Actor, 1993,
Philadelphia; Best Actor, 1994, Forrest Gump), and the Somali pirate captain,
Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. The two men are set on an
unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips’ unarmed
ship; in the ensuing standoff, both men will find themselves at the mercy of
forces beyond their control.
Awards:
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama – Golden Globes 2014
- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Tom Hanks – Golden Globes 2014
- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion
Picture
Barkhad Abdi – Golden Globes 2014
- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture Paul Greengrass – Golden
Globes 2014
- Nominated Best Film Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca – BAFTA
Awards 2014
- Nominated Best Leading Actor Tom Hanks – BAFTA Awards 2014
- Nominated Best Leading Actor Barkhad Abdi – BAFTA Awards 2014
- Nominated David Lean Award for Direction Best Director Paul Greengrass –
BAFTA Awards 2014
- Won AFI Award Movie of the Year – AFI Awards 2014
- 51 other nominations
- 8 other wins
Critic Reviews:
- " Captain Phillips is a great adult orientated thriller that has a
wonderful sense of tension and a career best Tom Hanks performance. You owe it
to yourself to see this. " – Niall Browne
- " A terrifically tense thriller that is worth the price of a full seat,
even though you'll only use the edge. " –
Richard Crouse
- " Features exceptional performances, led by veteran actor Tom Hanks.
" – Mike Massie
