History Buffs: Captain Phillips 

Honestly, the main thing that I learned from this film, along with Cast Away, Apollo 13 and Sully, is that I am never traveling anywhere with Tom Hanks. Love the actor, but he seems to either break or lose every vehicle he's in.

Had a friend who after he got out of the navy became a security officer on a cargo ship, he says he's gotten more action in one cargo run than his 8 years in the military.

"look at me, i'm history buffs now"

Amazing how the actor who played the main pirate was actually a limo driver who got the part after walking into a audition and he was even nominated for a Oscar for the role.

"The pirates broke their word" WHAT!?!?! who could have seen that coming?

I like how he shows footage of everyday Somali's condemning the actions of the pirates. It shows he really cares about portraying the dignity and civility of all people groups and isn't interested in branding all Somali's as pirates for the actions of a few.

Non lethal sonic weapon VS dudes half deaf from shooting very lethal firearms at people with non lethal sonic weapons. Who would win?

Did you know: Somali pirates are notorious for their inability to identify ships, often leading to cargo ships going into Somali being hijacked. However, this inability to identify ships also results in Somali pirates attempting to hijack frigates and destroyers, much to the inconvenience of the pirates.

The best scene for me is the end sequence when he's just been rescued and the doctors are looking him over and talking to him. Looked more like a documentary than acting. Also worth nothing that those doctors were real doctors and they were performing the exact role they would do in real life.

If it were a 80s movie Captain Phillips and have been bare chested with 2 M-60s fighting back wave after wave of pirates and played by Chuck Norris while Mr. T played the evil villain intent on world domination. And I would watch it.

As a Somali, I'm happy that you mentioned; 1. Cause of piracy; civil war & act of protecting the sea. 2. That Somalis don't like pirates and have a negative impact on the country. 3. Foreigners dumping waste in our sea and illegal fishing.

I just saw Capt. Phillips at a local taco shop in Burlington, Vermont. Born and raised here and it was a huge story here. His wife, who was an ER nurse, used to take care of me quite a bit, due to all of my health issues.

This channel is a prime example of quality before quantity. I`m never disappointed when a new video pops up even if it might take some time, keep up the good work Nick.

Missed an opportunity mate, the corpsman at the end was the very same one that treated the legit Captain Phillip's.

Somali Pirates: *we want $7,000,000* UK: “best we can do is £400,000 innit* Somali Pirates: *dEaL* That’s got to be the best pirate I’ve ever seen.

21:26 Absolutely loved how you incorporated having to censor the deaths of the 3 pirates, with Cpt. Phillips Blindfold. Our blindfold comes off when his does and were left to see the aftermath. that was a great edit even if overlord youtube is the reason why it needed to be done.

And sometimes, they go after warships Without knowing they're warships And then are confused when an attack helicopter takes off from the ship and obliterates their boats

One cool thing you forgot to mention is the guy who played the Somali captain was nominated for best supporting actor that year. He didn't win, but the fact that he was even nominated for his first movie ever is kind of awesome!

Wow captain Phillips sounds exactly like Tom Hanks, great casting

*American captain gets abducted by pirates US Navy : I have been waiting more then 200 years for this

Captain Phillips may not be a hero, but at least he has integrity, and that counts for a lot.

Incredible actors who played the pirates

I know it was scripted but that "stop the tow" line was god tier, he knew exactly what needed to happen.

The Somali pirates broke their word!? Who would think Somali pirates would break their word?

One thing to note about the piracy issue in Somalia is that a lot of the front line pirates don't see much of the money they "earn" - the warlords organizing these bands got the lion's share of the profits. Somalia's politics are a scary thing and a lot of those former fishermen were drafted by the early pirate crews at gunpoint. There's a companion documentary on the incident called "Captain Phillips: Somali Pirates Inside Story" that provides a bit more context about it, and there's an autobiographical account called A Captain's Duty as well. I found the documentary quite informative, and my father similarly enjoyed Captain Phillips' book.

Please do "Hotel Rwanda" the truth about the event needs heard as much as possible.

I’d just like to say that I found your channel a month ago and have binged most of your videos now and every one of them is just incredible. I cannot imagine how much time and effort it takes to make these but please know it is MUCH appreciated.

Das boot please!

Tom Hanks never fails to bring an amazing performance.

I actually know some of the guys who were on that ship. I've met the Chief Mate a few times and I sailed for 2 months with one of the AB's who was on that ship. I also know the other captain of the Maersk Alabama. The real heroes of the Maersk Alabama were the Chief Engineer and the Chief Mate. They were sneaking around on deck and in the engine room disabling equipment to prevent the pirates from being able to control the ship.

Along with my fellow crew-mates, we watched Captain Phillips for the first time while transiting the Somali piracy area in the Gulf of Aden on a container ship :) We loved doing our own critique of the inaccuracies in the film. In fact on that ship it was a tradition to watch films featuring ships and laughing at all the stuff they get wrong. Captain Philips was a fun film though. Our largest complaint with what Captain Phillips did, both IRL and in the film, is that him and a few crew stayed on the bridge instead of also retreating to the engine room where they could secure themselves. Citadels were our main line of defense against pirates before we were allowed to carry armed security, but they only work if no hostages are taken. Funnily enough the Maersk Alabama appeared in maritime news that same transit, but becuase the security guards that were on board were arrested for taking and carrying heroin

Looking at the comments I feel I'm preaching to the deaf, but I feel compelled none the less Thank you for putting in the nuance of Somalian piracy, rather than letting it go as another country fallen into mini-apocalypse. I would have liked a bit more info on the whole thing, but I recognize that is not in your channels scope. So I humble entreat you to let me give some context/info on the subject (though I will admit I have my own biases and encourage anyone interested to not simply take my word and actually engage with the subject actively) The illegal fishing that many global corporations engaged with on the Somalian coastline not only were never held accountable for the depopulation (and famines spawned by their illegal activity) but are also still illegally fishing to this day. The CTF 151 never policed any of the crimes committed by those corporations to any practical/meaningful extent (in my eyes punishing the people committing the lesser crime and not just validating the greater one, but enabling it to continue). Lastly, the reason I am focusing on the fishing companies rather than those that dumped waste in varying in toxicity levels, is that in theory, under capitalist ideals we likely have all rewarded this behavior. If you bought anything from a company that did this (and I will readily admit that I have) then you supported their continuing devastation of Somalia (since more than half of Somalia relies upon the shrinking fish population for sustenance by UN accounts). I would like to give some solid advice on actions you could take (rather than the whole, the world is bad and you should feel likewise spiel), but you can't even just not eat seafood anymore. So many companies have diversified so much that the company that you used to buy fish from also sells chicken, and with so many C.E.O's and other executives who made the decisions to strip the livelihood of other people to feather their own bed company hopping, the monopoly laws might as well be nonexistent. All I can say is try to be as informed as you can be about the stuff you consume, and try to help those willing to be similarly informed. If capitalism is ever going to work in a way where we don't exploit the suffering of others to justify why we should fight among ourselves for who should sit at the top of the pyramid, we need to hold those with power as accountable for the consequences of their actions as mush as possible. We may be at the bottom of our own pyramid, but out pyramid rests of the backs of many more pyramids that we're unaware of. Now before I sound like too much of a conspiracy theorist, those are allegorical pyramids, there is no cult of lizards on mars, but in my mind if we can unconsciously "imprison" ourselves into these social bonds, I almost wish there was some "Other" that could be rooted out.

I suggest reviewing Disney's animated movie, "Lady and the Tramp". I doubt it's historical accuracy. For instance: 1) In the movie, Tramp is portrayed as a lovable scamp. The guy spent his life on the streets. You can't do that for long without get your paws dirty with some seedy, not-so-legit undertakings. 2) Was Lady really a "lady"? Raised in privilege, I bet she was really just a b1tch. 3) The spaghetti scene. I'm dubious. I mean, how can we believe they were eating the same pasta noodle? Sharing? Oh hell, No! They would be fighting like cats and dogs over that. Well, at least like dogs. Come on, Hodges. History Buffs want to know.

Interesting fact. The ship bridge crew first meet the Somali actors when they bursted onto the bridge waving AK's in their faces. It made it easy for the American's to look scared.

6:58 I'm sorry, I know this is a serious matter, but I just love the giant NO SMOKING sign on the Sirrius Star Oil Tanker. If your employees are setting your oil ships on fire, you've got a bigger problem than pirates.

" I believe my ship is about to be attacked by pirates. " " Lock down your ship, turn on your fire hoses and follow your corporate proceedures. " " Is that all you're going to do: tell me that? " Long pause. " You're on a ship in the middle of the ocean. There are no aircraft near you. There are no surface craft near you. Teleportation does not exist. With the best will in the world, if you can't see a naval vessel on the horizon then you're not going to get support in anyway near the time it'll take for fast boats to close on your position. " What do you expect us to do? Call Gandalf? "

This channel was the reason i watched captain phillips, so many good movies i can find from this channel, thank you

I appeciate the fact that you post your sources at the end of the video. Really professional. Have my like, sir.

12:00 in Greece the law for armed guards in ships , was passed in early 2011 . Also it's very surprising to me how people thought that the sound gun would work at the sea and why wasn't it tested at the sea before it was issued...

The guys playing the pirates did an amazing job acting, they made me sympathize towards the f`Ed position their country and them were in while also hating them for piracy actions. Tom Hanks character breaking down when being checked over by the Dr at the end was really done well because it was so close to how I've been and others I know after very traumatic events, then the emotional Rollercoaster after.

I enjoy movies or docs about modern pirates, because people often forget they exist

21:29 - that scene is still _sooooo good._

FINALLY A NEW VIDEO I LOVE YOU

Several crew members have pointed out and the Captain Phillips has admitted that they were doing a fire drill and not a security drill when the pirates attacked. Surprised the video repeats the movie version of a security drill which is not correct. In addition, the crew has pointed out that Captain Phillips refused to stop the fire drill despite the pirates being sighted apparently not concerned about it.

I’m in the Canadian navy, and was on HMCS Winnipeg in the gulf of Aden with NATO group SNMG1 when this happened. We were about 100 miles away when we heard about the meresk Alabama hijaking and the capture of captain Phillips. Hard to believe that was 11 years ago. We were on station for couple months in the heat and boarding skiffs and dawls.

You put so much love and effort in these videos. I gotta say, it was a great idea to make the smaller videos to tide us over until the main videos were done. Feels like less time between quality content.

Great video as usual, also what are your thoughts about the 1977 movie "A bridge to far"?

Please do Hacksaw Ridge or Fury

I'm in awe at how well and hard he tried to protect that ship and all their lives!! ❤💯👍 I love how Tom Hanks always seems to get life-lesson or educational-type roles. True, modern-day "Hollywood Royalty"! 💯❤

You took it way easier on this movie than i did. I can't get past Sony trying to hush-up the dissident crew members with NDAs. That about ruins the film for me

When I was in Afghanistan we had one of those LRAD systems. Friend of mine was a recording engineer for his day job and he had setup the LRAD to play from his ipod. We used to blast ministry at people with it on post. Never used it on the local nationals in town. We also questioned how effective they would actually be.

Please do letter form iwa Jima and or flags of our fathers

Oh hi mark

- Pirates are attacking us with AK rifles and several other weapons. We have to defend ourselves. What are we gonna do? International Maritime Community: Take this water gun

Remember kids, don’t illegally download music.

The glass trap actually does have some historical backing behind it. Not with the Alabama, but a different ship that Somali pirates had tried to hijack. Its crew had thrown Molotov cocktails at the pirates to try and divert them, it worked but not because of the fire. Rather the pirates who were all barefoot were afraid of cutting their feet on the broken glass. The glass trap was probably an homage to that event.

You should do one on the HBO John Adams mini series

Ross Kemp did a mini-series on modern day piracy, not just in Somalia, but in Nigeria and Asia. It’s well worth a watch.

Tom hanks and Barkhad Abdi were such great casting choices for this role. They counter each other perfectly and Abdi absolutely perfected his character

Still waiting on downfall.

The 600 miles off coast route was much safer because the rest of the cargo shipping in the area followed the guidelines. Maersk Alabama was ripe for the taking not due to the close proximity to the shore but due to being isolated and alone in those dangerous waters. If Captain Phillips followed the guidelines he would be on a busy shipping route full of other vessels.

Why are pirates called pirates? Cause they arrrrr.

I just found this channel but I am loving all the information and the way you break down the history on your videos Thank you.

Black Hawk Down? Would be dope if you did this masterpiece :D

Can you do Downfall next, please?

Best way to start the day.

I seem to remember reading something from one of the crew members of the Alabama that the Captain had set a course to close to the coast of Somalia. There was a recommended distance you were supposed to keep and he cut it close to make a faster voyage. Anyone recall that?

My dad had used to be involved in ship Broking and I remember there was a situation of on of his ships coming under fire from Tamil Tiger rebels from Sri Lanka.. I think it had been mortar fire

Please do the Dutch movie "Michiel de Ruyter" also known as "Admiral"

I love the context you gave to this situation, so often misunderstood

Fun fact, *that $30,000 ransom aboard the lifeboat was missing after the SEALs left, two SEALs were detained and questioned by the FBI and NCIS but the lie detector and interrogation turned up no evidence.*

Do 'Patton (1970)'

I am addicted to this channel, it is like watching the movies but the good parts.

Do Escape From Alcatraz

Man, you are SERIOUSLY an incredible channel. I am in love with your videos. THANK YOU FOR THE RESEARCH, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND OBJECTIVE, PROFESSIONAL STYLE!

Fun fact: I’ve actually meet the real captain philips! My grandparents own a house down at cape cod and one of the neighbors was philips’s parents. They moved a couple months ago but I remember meeting philips and him being a nice guy :)

I know this may be a tough one since it's based on Greysmith's book and it's unsolved. But with the recent capture of the Golden State Killer and the news that they may try the same tatics to find the Zodiac. It would be neat if you could tackle David Fincher's Zodiac.

3 perfect headshots..... brilliant review again mate =)

Good video but Some of your details are wrong sadly. I was there on the USS Gettysburg. We were on scene before the Bainbridge was. The reason the SEALs were on the Bainbridge was because they had a lower flight deck than we did. We also circled the life boat for 5 days before the triple shot.

Capitan Phillips: “there is got to be something other than being a fisherman or kidnapping people.” Muse: “maybe in America, Irish, maybe in America.” Wow that’s deep.

This movie showed me just how safe my dad is out there passing through these territories. Fucking disgraceful, but good movie.

BLACK HAWK DOWN FOR GODS SAKE!

the guy who snuck out to shut down the generator is the true hero.

it's not a naval-class destroyer. naval class is the only class of destroyer... you meant to say arleigh burke class destroyer.

Captain phillips is my favorite movie and my favorite part is either when the warships horn went WWWWWOOOOOOORRRRRRRR or I like the part where the warship captain says execute. Anyway, great movie 5 stars and great video

I definitely thought the snipers shooting all three pirates at the same time was an extreme Hollywood-exagerration. But when reading about it, I was very surprised that it was all true!

It is interesting to note that the USS Bainbridge was named for the famous US Navy officer which engaged the pirates of the Barbary coast in the early 1800's and part of the US Marines hymn "from the shores of Tripoli" is part of that history against those pirates.

5:54 that guy seems so happy to have been captured with guns pointed at them.

Me after watching this video: I am the History Buff now

Who the hell thought an LRAD would be exactly as effective on paved city streets surrounded by buildings as it would be IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN IN THE OPEN AIR WITH NOTHING AROUND FOR MILES

I deployed with CTF 151 in May 2009 and 2011 and this just about nails it.

I humbly request the Pacific

Glory would be a lovely movie to review.

The soundtrack+sound design makes the movie chef's kiss

I love this channel and really appreciate your nuanced & sensitive historical run through to setup your commentary. So many countries are entering the cycle of violence of everyone against everyone, unfortunately conflicts that would have ended in the short term, (People however much their hatred for other communities or political parties quickly become tired of the sort of all encompassing soul crushing civil wars and civil strife that is becoming so prevelant in the world) is now being prolonged by an international system that seems to have lost any semblance of a moral center, as soon as a country stumbles other countries rush in supporting proxies selling weapons to every one, not to mention the transnational corporations and criminal syndicates that support & prolong conflict so as to have cheap access to a countries resources, be it coltan in the congo, blood diamonds in Sierra Leone, gold in the CAR or oil like in Libya. It is like watching a school of pirahana's stripping a large animal to bare bones, because it tried to cross the amazon river while injured 😔😔. Somalia is now on the road to recovery rebuilding the country & the society, while there are still alot of political issue's to solve, Somali's despite the interference of so many countries are determined to solve those issues through dialogue & the ballot box. All Somalis want is to live in peace & freedom, in their own land, free of interference & exploitation, & thats what every Somali is willing to die for.

20:25 the U.S.S. Navy? :)

So meh boi Perry is really the mvp here

It blows my mind they put sailors into pirate infested waters without a rifle for each man

14:11 imagine if that one single flare hit the boat

Maybe do captain Alex after?