Captain Phillips is available to watch for free on streaming
You may not know it yet, but the France Télévisions website (accessible on france.tv) offers you the possibility of discovering or rediscovering films for free (just create an account). Recently it was the case of this breathtaking film about sharks, or even this sulphurous film that torpedoed the career of its lead actress. Until August 31st is Paul Greengrass’ feature film, Captain Phillipsstarring Tom Hanks, which is available to watch for free.
The film tells the true story of the hijacking of the American merchant ship MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates in 2009. The film focuses on the kidnapping of Captain Phillips by pirates led by a Muse, and the growing tension between the ship’s crew, the pirates, and U.S. Navy forces as they attempt to resolve the situation.
This thrilling thriller directed by Paul Greengrass reported more than $218 million at the worldwide box officeand received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director (it got none).
The True Story Behind the Movie Captain Phillips
In April 2009, the MV Maersk Alabama, an American merchant ship, was sailing off the coast of Somalia when it was attacked by pirates. Under the leadership of Richard Phillips, the crew attempted to repel the attackers, but Phillips was eventually taken hostage and taken aboard a lifeboat. For five daysPhillips was held at gunpoint while the US Navy mounted a rescue operation.
The outcome of this crisis was marked by a spectacular intervention by the US Navy SEALs, who shot down three of the four pirates and rescued Phillips. This event brought international attention to Somali piracy and the dangers faced by merchant ships in that region. Paul Greengrass’ film adaptation took some liberties with reality, as often happens, but overall remains faithful to the events.
Source: Cine Serie
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