Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman
2013
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Captain Phillips offers a gripping portrayal of maritime navigation and the complexities of human endurance under duress. The film's meticulous attention to the technical details of ship operations and the psychological strain faced by the crew resonate with my own experiences in aviation. The narrative's focus on the captain's leadership and the crew's resilience provides a compelling exploration of discipline and moral fortitude.
