Comments on: Interview: Tom Hanks & Paul Greengrass Talk ‘Captain Phillips’ & The Raw Acting Ability of Barkhad Abdi

By: ruth

ruth — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:22:23 +0000

I really wanted to know more about that medical room scene! I'm astounded to learn how last minute it was. Seriously I think that's one of the most outstanding moments in a film I've ever seen, perhaps the most. A stunning film, nail biting all the way, complex, intelligent and not one actor was off at any time, I was swept along, all disbelief suspended. (Although in the medical room scene I was so affected I had to consciously remind myself this wasn't a documentary!) I guessed correctly that the medical attendant was the real thing. It's an Oscar-winning performance by Hanks as far as I'm concerned, glad Barkhad Abdi is nominated for supporting actor, excellent.

I've seen Gravity, Wolf of Wall Street and 12 Years a Slave, all great, but Captain Phillips was the best for me, and I love Greengrass's direction

By: Frank K.

Frank K. — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:22:23 +0000

This sounds like a great movie. I remember Tom Hanks' most memorable movie (Forrest Gump) and how it inspired me to write an essay.

By: Carcotas

Carcotas — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:22:23 +0000

It's fair to say that the movies which have been walking away with Box Office numbers this year have been either big superhero movies or big sci-fi movies. If you're wondering whether or not you should go and see this film because it looks like something a little different DO IT! This is a film, regardless if you already know the story, which delivers excellent acting, excellent moments of tension and excellent use of emotion which ,when you leave the theatre, won't be difficult to feel at all.

Now if you're still considering whether or not you should go and see this film, let's address the rumours you might have already heard:

1.There's been a lot of talk about Tom Hanks potentially claiming another Oscar – yes he simply HAS to be up for contention after this. True in the first half of the film he doesn't necessarily have to be all out emotional, but he does enough so that when we reach the second half and ultimately the final act, we are in as much shock and awe as the character of Richard Phillips through watching his performance.

2. A few people have said "too much Tom Hanks." There's two sides to this: Obviously he's going to be in the story a lot because he is the star BUT he doesn't give the only good performance here; the Somali pirates are truly terrifying, not just because of what they are but because their characters have a lot of uncertainty making them very unpredictable.

3. Some people are saying it's overrated and we've seen it all before. I'm not claiming its the greatest movie ever made, but what I am saying is its definitely worth a look.

So if you're worried about wasting some cash don't be, it's definitely a film you won't regret paying for.