Review of Captain Phillips (2013) by Ken S — 09 Jan 2015

Tom Hanks stars as the titular Captain in this intense drama that is pretty gripping from beginning to end. It is an intense movie that is carried by the performances of Hanks, and especially newcomer Barkhad Abdi, who steals the show with his intense performance.

He is really good in the role, particularly for a first timer in film. He does so much with just his eyes, it is really impressive. It is a solid film, well directed by Paul Greengrass, and with fine performances and intense scenes throughout.