That's the power of Tom (wilson!!!) Tom Hanks. An unarmed container ship's captain - knowing the risk of piracy - chooses to hug the Horn of Africa within easy reach of small boats. The first few minutes are pretty dull, depicting a normal lifestyle with nothing special to it. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Können Sie Captain Phillips mit einem Streaming-Dienst ansehen? This is a great edge of your seat film which I will certainly watch again. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. No doubt this is company policy in order to maximise profit, but it proves to be the wrong course as the ship and crew are overwhelmed by the most determined band of men I've ever seen. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2014 März 2018 "Bitte wiederholen" Standard Version. Andere Amazon-Websites können Cookies für weitere Zwecke verwenden. But then it changes pretty quickly and you get a sense of drama. Great re-creation scenes. Starts out as very gripping and suspenseful and we are introduced to the characters on all sides in a real way. Bridge of Spies BD + DVD + Digital [Blu-ray]

In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.Most of the movie is about being trapped in a lifeboat -- not worth renting Life and death struggle. And at the end the medical team are talking in such a rapid-fire military style it's hard to even see any compassion being shown -- I hope that was not a realistic portrayal! Steve Riches, Northampton, UK. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Who would have thought that modern day piracy like this was a reality?This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Amazon Prime | 30-day free trial. This said, I found that, to an extent - very tiny - a part of the film is quite touching in the way the local population is taken advantage of and made to believe that they will get out of poverty and be able to go and live in the country of their dreams ie America. Amazon's Choice für "jerks staffel 1-3 " DVD 11,67 € Weitere Versionen auf DVD, Dolby, PAL: Edition Disks Preis Neu ab Gebraucht ab DVD, Dolby, PAL 16. This is a good film, but anyone whose seen the film, A Hijacking, will get a sense of deja vu, this is a slightly better film, but avoid if seen A Hijacking. Tom Hanks was perfect. Based on a true story, the film focuses on the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks, Best Actor, 1993, Philadelphia; Best Actor, 1994, Forrest Gump), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. The model takes into account factors including the age of a rating, whether the ratings are from verified purchasers, and factors that establish reviewer trustworthiness.Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Somali Pirates. Captain Phillips is a true hero because, as with true heroes,,he doesn't think he is. Also, I've learned after the fact that there are some fairly large discrepancies between fact and fiction but I don't suggest looking that up until after watching the entire movie. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Tom Hanks was excellent in the title role. I can't recall the last film that I saw where I was so engrossed from the beginning and so quickly enveloped in caring about the characters. Amazon Music Unlimited Amazon Music HD Prime Music Free Streaming Music Download Store Open Web Player Settings Soundtracks › Movie Soundtracks … Big boats. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Director Paul Greengrass typical no fuss almost documentary style gives space for the nuances of the situation and the central Somali character played Bharkad Abdi is allowed to be a real person and no cardboard cutout villain. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Best Sellers Today's Deals Prime Video Customer Service Books New Releases Gift Ideas Home & Garden Electronics Vouchers Gift Cards & Top Up PC Sell Free Delivery Shopper Toolkit Disability Customer Support. I don't regret watching it and I know it's essentially a true story but why can't the USA produce some films that are not so nationalistically gung-ho and not always with a predictably happy ending?

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The two men are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips’ unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control. Yes, it's an action movie, but also much much more. Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. This is tense, gripping stuff all the way, and so realistic it's like you're actually there. This makes for genuine suspense and sympathy for the crew on the nir occupied ship.

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