Review of Captain Phillips (2013) by Dallas M — 16 Nov 2014

Hanks takes this role by the scruff of the neck and delves into its heart. He is superb and has made a great movie with excellent direction from Greengrass.

This review of Captain Phillips (2013) was written by Dallas M on 16 Nov 2014.

Captain Phillips has generally received very positive reviews.

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After a poor start the tension does build but I still found some of the scenes either unbelievable or predictable. Needed more subplot. AAN GGN AFI…

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By Sam J (457) on 15 Aug 2018

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By Refulgent S (29) on 30 Jan 2018

After a poor start the tension does build but I still found some of the scenes either unbelievable or predictable. Needed more subplot. AAN GGN AFI…

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By Artur M (6) on 15 Aug 2018

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By Abuyaqeen A (1) on 16 Jun 2018

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By Lisa B (682) on 03 Sep 2017

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