Review of A Hijacking (2012) by Alex R — 24 Nov 2013

Very good Drama, A Hijacking is a riveting film about what goes when a ship is high jacked by pirates and how the company tries to negotiate the release of its crew by agreeing to the pirates demands. Following the crew and the heads of the company who own the ship, the story is a back and forth game agreeing on a deal for the ships release.

Brilliantly shot, acted and directed, A Hijacking is really a movie told in subtlety. The plot is simple, yet engaging, gripping and tense. If you're going into this film expecting a film like Captain Phillips, you'll sadly be disappointed as this film isn't an action drama, like that film.

This movie is more of a take on the negotiations with pirates to safely release the crew, so it's not action film, but nonetheless it is a fine picture that boasts a riveting story. What really does stand out in the film is the acting.

I thought the cast were very good in their parts and the actor who played the cook was very good, and brought the despair of the hostage situation in a way that really stood out. A Hijacking is a terrific picture, one that will keep you involved from start to finish.

Although different, A Hijacking is memorable drama film that should be seen by anyone that enjoys a well structured drama. This is a riveting picture that chronicles the ordeal of coming under a piracy-hostage situation perfectly.

Even if Captain Phillips was an action packed, riveting thriller, this picture is equally as stunning, but is more subtle in showing the ordeal of the crew and it works well, because A Hijacking is a fine movie that is constantly riveting and doesn't falter.