In "Captain Phillips", Tom Hanks proves to the world that he is still a commodity, and deserves not only the accolades he has already received, but any that may be coming his way as well. This is his finest performance since 2000's "Castaway". Paul Greengrass should also be given great praise for the tense, evenly-paced thriller he has laid out. His handling of the story of ship Captain being taken by Somali Pirates is as expertly made as his 2006 docu-drama "United 93". Once the action is kicked off, it keeps your heart rate up, and your breath in short supply. Barry Ackroyd's cinematography is gritty and in the moment, while Henry Jackman's score is perfect companion to the action on screen. Though, with all of these professionals on board, the one thing that stood out to me was the performance of rookie actor Barkhad Abdi, playing the leader of the Pirate crew. He plays Muse with a stunning bravado undercut with tortured sadness, and actually manages to outshine Hanks in much of the film. This is seriously not a film you should miss.
Grade: A
3D: N/A
Easter Egg: No
Starring: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi
Director: Paul Greengrass
Writer(s): Billy Ray - Book: Richard Phillips & Stephen Talty
RT: 134 min
Rating: PG-13 for sustained intense sequences of menace, some violence with bloody images, and for substance use
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