Captain Phillips movie review 

Was I the only one that kinda felt bad for the pirates (except the one that wanted to kill everything) in the end? I mean if you think about it, they were just young boys following orders, and I think Phillips knew that, and he was in shock about their deaths.

Look at me, look at me, this is my swamp now.

Just finished the movie. DAMN good movie

I love it when I just pick a random movie on Netflix and it ends up being an oscar contender-type movie. The entire movie was enjoyable, even the slower second act. I am just so glad that Tom Hanks exists in my time. This acting legend is a force to be reckoned with. His last scene brought tears to my eyes, wonderful, tremendous acting.

Tom hanks is a amazing actor, this movie had my heart racing during the climax. Great movie

I liked the way the pirate said, "no tricks."

I felt like crying at the end, it just seemed to make the audience really get sympathetic of what he was going through. I myself am just amazed that a person can act to that extent, being in shock. My god did it look real. Great movie.

The scene when he's in shock definitely made me tear up a bit. Some intense stuff! If tom hanks doesn't win an Oscar for this movie, I'll kill myself, no games, no tricks..

You know what kills me btw? Barkhad Abdi, the guy who was nominated for an Oscar in his role as the main pirate, he hasn't had a decent role since. I mean, look at Lupita Nyongo! 12YAS was her first role and she is in Star Wars now! What about this dude? He was awesome and he hasn't really worked anything since! Come on Hollywood!

in my mind, this movie was awesometacular. hanks should received a best actor nomination.

I wouldn't say my "favorite" hostage situation movie is 1D: this is us but I certainly felt like a hostage when my girlfriend made me see it.

This definitely deserved an awesometacular. Don't know what Jeremy was thinking.

Yeah that scene made me feel like I was in shock too

That "scene" Jeremy talked about choked me up a little. It was very moving.

First movie with Tom Hanks that I've seen where I kept forgetting it was Tim Hanks

captin irish xD

I finally saw this on Netflix, and I know exactly the scene Jeremy's talking about. This wasn't necessarily Tom's best film, but that scene was some of his best work.

there was a mission in medal of honour war fighter like this where you snipe the 3 men just like in the end of this film.

Did you know the crew and the pirates never saw each other until the final cut? That's why the shock and surprise was so real when The Captain first saw them.

Tom Hanks in the last scene, awesome work in acting, he is the best actor for me. Hey Irish!! everything will be okay !!

I liked the movie hostage with Bruce Willis

I watched this movie without subtitles (because that's the way I thought it was meant to be) and although I don't have a subtitled version to compare it to it REALLY worked without them. It really puts you into the Captain's shoes adding to that sense of confusion and disconnection. This adds to the intensity and excitement of the film as you never know exactly what they're planning to do or how he should deal with the situation. You have to gain all the information you can off their general attitude or when they speak in English. If you've not seen this film all I can tell you is if you can source a non subtitled version then it's a cool experience that I would definitely recommend.

You are wrong... This is Awesometacular!!!!

Favorite hostage movie: Dog Day Afternoon

Yeah he was, everybody I saw they were crying for that scene! I was like wow!! What did I miss?? But yeah great movie!!

I LOVED this movie, this was actually the best movie of the year. Tom Hanks is an amazing actor.

favorite hostage situation moveie: phone booth

So many incredible movies for 2013!!!! Go 2013!!!

favorite hostage movie....Die Hard

Tom hanks makes me happy

SPOILERS!! I think that shock scene - when the blood hits him... he's quiet, and then he sees it and he goes bezerk. But theat one bit when he's on the ship really hit me- Is that blood yours? -Silence - N-no that's not mine... Overall a brilliant film

Awesome review Jeremy! That last scene with Tom Hanks was brilliantly performed and exudes pure emotion.

Hanks wasn't even nominated... Are you fucking kidding me!?

Hostage films - does Air Force One count?

Your review on Gravity was what sold me on putting money into supporting the 3d format, and you were spot on with your review, so thank you so much for giving me money guidance. Once again, would love it to death if you would give us your insights into Final Fantasy 7. Preeeeeetttyy sure it would actually attract a pinch few more followers who haven't discovered you yet. And if I haven't told you yet, you've replaced Harry Knowles as my favorite critic, so keep up the good work dude!

I couldn't agree more with you! I actually fell asleep during a brieve period in the middle of the movie, but as you said: just this one last scene where Tom Hanks is in shock (and even before that: when he couldn't just take it anymore and starts yelling) made the movie ... I came out of the theater all shaky and trembling ... amazing movie! long ago since I've been that touched/captivated/taken by a movie

My favorite hostage movie besides this is Paul blart mall cop 😏

awesometacular

Anyone else who seen the film notice in the last scene they used the same ending music from Inception? Though they changed it a little bit.

If you're looking for recommendations, I'd love to see you review Blood Diamond.

"Captain Phillips is free. All your friends are dead." Lol, best line ever.

we have two green. need three green stop the tow "excute" "and now you go straight to hell" (actual words spoken after they all were killed if you listen to the audio tape )

when you give out a buy it on blue ray than do you usually buy it on blue ray?

I cried at the end when the last pirate walked away and he saw the ghosts of all his friends sitting and drinking together while ‘The Parting Glass’ played in the background

Shit, man! The scene he is talking about. It was just one of the best acting moments i've seen in my entire life

Sir, You are our voice. What we feel after seeing a movie we can see it in your reviews. Keep up the good work sir.

Something I thought was interesting that they did was they kept Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi (and the rest of the pirates) from meeting until the shooting of the boat take over scene. That scene was literally the first time they had met.

favourite hostage movie- without doubt Inside Man with Denzel Washington and Clive Owen. If you want to rob a bank, take hostages, not kill anyone and get away with it... This movie may as well be considered a blueprint!!

Tom Hanks said himself it's a 'theatrical version' not a documentary.

you have movies based off of real life events were you know whats gonna happen but you are still on the edge of your seat, this is one of those movies

A Jeremy Jahns review on my birthday, LUCKY ME!

Good review. I think I'll wait for this one on blu-ray, though.

When it's based on a true story but it's not telling the true story, I hate it.

phone booth

"That scene" in the movie was just breathtaking....Tom Hanks once again assured us he's one of the greatest actors around - that scene couldn't have been any more realistic and chilling. Incredible movie from start to finish, everyone needs to see this at least once.

i have a question, is this movie like action packed? or is it a very intense "suspence" type movie to see what happens this this captain

The guy who composed the music for this movie is Henry Jackman who apparently took a lot out of Hans Zimmers book. That's why that ending soundtrack sound a lot like Hans Zimmers Time. Henry Jackman also composed the music for Uncharted 4. So fucking awesome!

After watching this movie my uncle told be that I'm actually related to captain Philips )

Is there a torcher or interigation scene in this movie?

I found the fact it slowed a little to make narrative sense and gave me a breather before throwing me into what is undoubtedly some of the most exciting cinema I've seen for a long time. Hanks is simply Captain Phillips; the great performance is for the most part in the subtle things, but from the "blood" moment, Hanks' performance goes somewhere I don't think we've seen before. Truly moving.

I'd say Die Hard is one of the best hostage films.

This movie was one of the best i have seen in my life. I almost felt like i was in shock too! :0

ALSO, the last scene with him in shock... Wow. One cut scene.. Gosh damn.

Love your take on things Jeremy! Sony must be encouraging the blue ray shout-out.

honestly I did not like this movie. Theres only so many minutes of listening to screaming African's I can take before it just gets annoying.

Gravity or Captain Phillips? Which one should i go see?

man the last scene, i must admit i did tear up. it was so powerful. man gotta love Tom Hanks acting skills.

Everything gonna be ok Irish!

Captain Philips is now my favorite hostage situation movie and one of my favorite Tom Hanks movie,Haven't seen Saving Mr.Banks yet,So I'm not sure if he's better in that movie.

Tom Hanks greatest performance was Cast Away. He lost a volleyball, and made ME cry. What sort of incredible acting needs to take place in order for that to be accomplished? Amazing.

Is WORTH buying on Blu-Ray? I'm just asking this out of curiosity; does that mean that you but every single movie that you give that rating to, or is that purely a rating, and it only means that it would be worth someone's good money to buy it if they wanted to, and not that you'll actually buy it? Because you must have a pretty vast movie collection by the end of the year.

The Negotiator with Kevin Spacey and Sam L. Jackson! Both were pretty fresh from recent Oscar nods/wins. Some parts were outlandish, but overall a good action/hostage flick!

Great movie right here!!! By far one of Tom Hanks best career performances!!! Btw Jeremy you should review Bridge of Spies which comes out this Friday!!!

Dude I love your reviews

which movie is better? captain phillips or ender's game? i have money to see 1 movie but it's between the two movies.

Jeremy has said that they're not necessarily an ordered thing. Depending on the movie and the review, good time if drunk could either be better or worse than t minus. Jeremy has said he doesn't like rating systems which is why he does sentence ratings

Awesome review.

Ransom is the best hostage movie. That twist in the middle where he offers the Ransom as a payment for turning the kidnapper in was godly. Not something anyone would ever think to do. Plus it's just a damn good movie. "Are you an L.A.D.?"

Is Argo a hostage situation? I mean that it was set around THE hostage situation so idk

I had the exact same feeling watching Hanks,you honestly thought this guy was in pure shock and reliving what just happened.Great performance to add to his long list,good film.

That scene where Tom Hanks was frightened after those snipers took out the pirates, that was probably the first time I've ever scene him act like that. I know there are probably others movies where he is crying, stuttering, and screaming like that, but that is the first time I've scene him like that. That to me is one thing that makes this movie so enjoyable to watch and a very very good movie. I happen to watch it very often after I first saw. Very intense scenes, fast paced editing, being accurate to the actual event, and a great performance from Tom Hanks. I really enjoyed this movie and intend to buy it on Blu-Ray.

how was vegas?

I was hoping to hear your opinions on the lawsuits and the controversy surrounding this film. But good review and I think I will still see the movie in theaters.

That scene at the end...holy God

Hey what about "Captain Fantastic"? Can you do a review please?

some of Jeremy Jahns reviews are better than the actual movies he reviews. I always enjoy watching this guy.

please review john q- been awhile since you reviewed an old movie ...

Need to see this movie!!

That last part after he was rescued, I did cried...

Air Force One Olympus has fallen

The hijacking. Similar to Captain Philips except it is more about the negotiations and tactics used to get the crew back (Theres no navy boarding or anything) Its about the CEO negotiating with the pirates in order to get his crew back. Really good movie recommend it. Danish film, half subtitles.

What about the shaky cam?????

The actual crew have came out and said that the film takes a huge amount of liberties. Captain Phillips' disregard for the warnings of pirates in the area and bad decision making almost gave the pirates a welcome entrance aboard. They also say that he never offered himself, he was simply taken.

Out of curiosity is it any good? I have heard mixed reviews and the lead actress being not that impressive?

I totally agree about it slowing down a little in the middle, enough for me to notice. I also agree about that one scene with Tom Hanks, that emotion just pouring out. But it's such a tense film over all. It's definitely in the Top 3 of the best I've seen this year. Rush is still my #1 though.

why not?

Review 'the broken circle breakdown', make this one more popular please.

Stoker. Came out a few years ago but would like to know your take on it. Kind of a weird movie and don't know what to think of it.

this movie truly blew me away the final act of this film kept me on the edge the suspense was handle with so much care this honestly might be one of his best roles he has done his final scene made me cry and also the actors that played the pirates I thought did a pretty great job

Does Taken count?