CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

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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