Tom Hanks has won two Academy Awards.
This movie has Navy Seals acting as snipers.
So, yes, you could say I was looking forward to this movie.
Barkhad Abdi plays the captain of the pirate boat. He does a convincing enough job - and he got a nomination for an academy award for best supporting actor. The thing is, he doesn't really actually act a whole lot. He looks frowny at the camera a bit, looks bewildered quite a lot, and has his orders either questioned or ignored constantly (although that last one is a question of the script more than his acting prowess). I'd really have to see him in a different role to see the acting talent that he is supposed to have. Interestingly, I think the big guy who is constantly yelling and questioning his orders did a better job of acting. The character Abdi plays, however is supposed to be central to the plot in the way his relationship forms with Tom's character.
I know that the container ships didn't carry arms, but I'm still unclear on why. I assume it is some control that the ports of origin and destination require or something, but it doesn't make any sense to those of us who live here in the land of the free and the home of the Mossberg.
It makes me wonder what parts of this story were changed for Hollywood. I know it's based on a true story, and I even remember when it happened. After all, it wasn't that long ago. I suppose I could stoop to reading the book, but I don't want to go nuts or anything.The movie was very good, especially when compared to some of the other movies I've seen recently. I also need to call out what was arguably the best performance in a bit part I think I've ever seen. The nurse at the end of the movie is absolutely fantastic. I mean, seriously, she was magnificent.
Directing was good
Acting was very good
Action.. well, I wouldn't really call it an action movie.
Dialog was a bit sparse
Story was compelling
4.0/5
