(2013) [Trailer]
Director: Paul Greengrass [IMDB]
Big fan of Paul Greengrass... big fan! When I heard my man was teaming up with Forrest Gump to make a movie about pirates and the high seas, I was sold. I finally got around to watching Cappy Phil last night and here's what I thought.
Synopsis: Tom Hanks is a shipping boat captain who must keep his shit together when his vessel is overrun by Somali pirates.
Captain Phillips is a quality title, and like all Greengrass films I've seen, It builds up pressure and stress in a harmonious way. I thought Tom Hanks was ok throughout and then at the last 10 minutes he cranks out one hell of an oscar worthy moment. The pirates were all pretty believable and from what I understand, were not actors, which is kinda cool. The hand held aesthetic, that Paul Greengrass is so well known for, seemed fitting here and help sell the realness of the situation... it felt like the perfect story for him to direct.
There weren't too many flaws here, that I can think of, maybe the family man dynamic they tried to work in, it felt a little weak and not built up enough. Overall... I really loved this film and will definitely rewatch at some point.
