PG) Captain Phillips

Columbia Pictures.
PG
Running Time: 134 Minutes.
2 and a half stars out of 4.

Captain Phillips is an intense, well acted, and directed retelling of the true story of the Maersk Alabama Hijacking Tom Hanks is excellent as Captain Richard Phillips, and gives his best on screen performance in many years. Newcomer Barkhad Abdi is also great as Somali Pirate Muse, and holds his own against Tom Hanks and really disappears into his role. Paul Greengrass is a great choice as Director because his use of shaky cam and quiet yet intense moments, enhance effect and suspense. But, the film is 30 minutes too long, and specifically during the last half hour this becomes evident, as it feels that scenes never end, and for a “suspenseful thriller” that is not a good sign. Also, I was never at the edge of my seat during the film, and I never felt the suspense that I should have, which is disappointing considering this film is about a Somali Pirates hijacking. Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi, make up for the films flaws, and will surely be Oscar nominees for their excellent portrays and the protagonist and antagonist

---