In 2009, Captain Richard Phillips, while taking his crew into international waters is hijacked by a small group of Somali Pirates who board the massive ship. This is the first American ship to be hijacked in over 200 years.
Holy smokes. I went into watching this movie having no knowledge of the ship or of Captain Phillips. Sometimes I amaze myself how little I know. 😯
The movie is powerful. It is fast moving and anxiety creating. I was on the edge of the couch while watching as the Somali pirates led by their leader, Muse, took over this massive ship. I could not even believe that these 4 pirates in a small motor boat were able to overtake such a massive ship – but they did. I was amazed that the crew was unarmed. And it is a true story.
If you are looking to watch something AMAZING this weekend I highly recommend renting Captain Phillips. I will most definitely be watching this one again. There is also a book (YAY!) called Captain’s Duty.
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This is based on a true story but the crew claims Phillips wasn’t the hero the movie portrays him to be. I enjoyed what I saw of the movie, though – I had to leave early because the shaky camera work made me sick.
OOh… that sounds interesting Kathy. This is the first I have seen of this, I may Google the story and see what comes up.
I didn’t realize that this was already out on DVD – That may be just the ticket for this COLD night in Texas! (It’s 19 right now at 10:30 a.m. and I’m sure that sounds like a heat wave to you right now, but this thinblooded Texas gal is cold!!) 😛
It just came out a couple of days ago Sharon. I have been watching for it as my hubby has been wining about seeing it 🙂
I don’t usually watch dramas (I know crazy right?) but I really think I need to make an exception for this one.
Al (hubby) really likes true stories so I usually grab them when they come out. I am the “entertainment” part of the marriage…. lol
This just crossed my desk to catalog for the library:) yay – that you liked it.
Awesome!
A true story? Wow. That does sound great. I don’t think I’d heard of this one before. Thanks for the heads up.
I enjoyed it 😉
I have been wanting to see this. I remember when this happened and it seemed like such an interesting story. The previews also make the move look very good. Tom Hanks seems perfectly cast for this one.
I was impressed Brian 🙂 I like Tom hanks so it was an easy sell 😀
This is already on dvd? O’ll have to get it. My husband really wants to see it too 🙂
This is one I want to watch, mainly because of Tom Hanks. I love him!! LOL I am also a sucker for a true story.