Another projected nominee for Academy Award consideration is Captain Phillips. I saw this in October. The story of an attack by Somali pirates on a US freighter. I think it will be up for best picture.
It is well put together though some pieces are a stretch to reality. Tension is created about 1/4 the way into it and remains 'til the end. In that respect, it is like last years Best Picture winner, Argo.
Tom Hanks plays the ship's captain. It is a typically good Hank's performance - the last 10-minutes of which are off-the-charts. He will be in line for a best actor nomination.
The head Somali pirate is played by Barkhad Abdi. He should get a best supporting actor consideration.
I recommend it.
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RANDOM MUSINGS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL
12/27/2013
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