Captain Phillips Review

Just watched this New Years Eve 2015.  I thought Tom Hanks did a wonderful job portraying Captain Phillips which is based on the true story that happened back in 2009.   Tom Hanks rarely disappoints in a movie, and I found the movie engaging and interesting as I watched the movie unfold.   For those who have their head in the sand during the 2009 pirate capture,  this is the story of an American captain by the name of Phillips (duh!) who was captured by Somalian pirates and held for ransom.   Chrystal and I both found the story well told and tense - but at the same time encouraging.   It was neat to see how the US Navy handled the situation.   I must confess I was kind of hoping for rescue similar to The Expendables movie, but it was probably much more the way things were.   One highlight of the movie was how Captain Phillips was such a good leader of his ship.  He was concerned for the welfare of his crew and his cargo and was serious about taking protective measures.  Not only that but this movie really showed how he also related well to his captors which may have helped him not get killed.  Rather than trying to harm the pirates any chance he got,  Captain Phillips tried to help them at times and encouraged them to do the right thing in the stand off with the US Navy.   Well acted and told very well - this movie did not disappoint.  Recommended.