This is the story of 4 miserable Somalian, lured into piracy by mob bosses, greed and poverty. With their 10 feet primitive vessel they assault a 150 meters long container ship that they conquer easily because they carry guns.. And then you need two hours of an event-less movie to see the US navy and the hundreds of officers, sailors and SEALS proceed calmly to the site and wait for the moment where they will be able to shoot down the three hostage keepers. The shocking aspect is more in the votes given by both the public AND the critics. The movie, based on the real story is too real to present any interest. Too clear cut characters: the smart pirate, the kid pirate, the dumb pirate, the crazy one. And the pure, effective, benevolent US cavalry, or navy, whatever. Tom Hanks does its best to seem really shocked when showered with the blood of his dead keepers. This movie and the appreciation it has been given will be seen outside of the US as a disgrace ...
Review of Captain Phillips
