The only thing that stood out to me in this movie was absolutely nothing. It was just a mediocre "wow Americans came and saved the day" type of movie. I can't really stand these super patriotic American movies anymore. Yeah i get it that its a true story but its the delivery of it that makes it unlikeable for me. I think I would've been for more impressed with it 20 years ago.Its the story of a cargo ship's captain and his crew who for some reason decide to fight against Somalian pirates with aks.

One of the best movies of my history. when i was watching this movie it feels like real. real life. Tom hanks, a great actor. great acting. love to watch this kind of movies further.

Finally a great thriller without hollywoodian cliches. It's a fantastic movie!

A zodiac of Somali pirates charges after a cargo freighter, while the captain attempts to keep them at bay with his water cannons, but they manage to get close enough to jump on board. As the movie progresses it becomes increasingly obvious that the scrawny high jackers are in a pickle. Once the US forces engage them, their only bargaining chip is the captain's life. The pirates have their AK-47's but they never seem managing enough to even consider pulling the trigger. The fact that the pirates speak English is a problem for the movie. A hostage taker is far less intimidating when you can communicate with him. Captain Phillips manages to seem very casual as he gives his captors a tour, and even offers them food from his kitchen. You can't go wrong with Tom Hanks as the virtuous 'good soldier' who represents American model citizenship wherever he goes. Captain Phillips gets by on his performance, but it's not nearly as thrilling a story as most would have you believe.