I wanted to write a long story short review

Archibald 2021-10-18 09:30:08

Several bullet points (the short comment is only 140 words, which is really annoying):

1. Although the main story line is that the justice and powerful US Navy defeated the murderous Somali pirate group, successfully rescued the hostages, killed three and captured one alive, but the story is based The point is very subtle, always maintaining a balance between justice and evil, cold blood and emotion.

2. There is no “face-to-face” "positive and negative", and several main characters are portrayed with flesh and blood: American Captain Phillips is cautious and protects the interests of himself and the shipping company first, but he also maintains a compassionate attitude towards the enemy, hoping for real peace Solve the crisis, and hope to save kid's life until the end. The Somali pirate leader is fierce and cruel, but he is cool-headed and very astute in his actions. He also wanted to robbery without casualties, but the confrontation of the interests of the two and the intervention of the US Navy finally put the situation out of their control. The character of several minor Somali pirates has also been fully described. On the contrary, the cargo ship crew and the U.S. Navy don't pay much attention to it.

3. The description of the SEALs adopts the technique of the main melody film: high-tech, efficiency, the commander's calm and precise command, the commando's developed muscles (star eyes). However, the commando, which should have been the savior of the world, has always existed as an offensive "deadline" before coming out, and the indifference and ruthlessness to human lives and the way of handling the crisis like completing the mission showed how to deal with the crisis when performing the mission. Can't love it. On the contrary, although the captain who always knows reason and moves affection recklessly boarded the lifeboat and eventually made the situation uncontrollable, he still made people (at least me) think he was a respectable person.

4. Sense and emotion ultimately lost to the institutionalized, systematic and militarized approach to crisis management. ←What is this? !

4. Subtly satirizes the American dream: The American dream of the Somali pirate leader is to go to the United States to enjoy a free life and buy a car after working hard to make a lot of money. But the real American society is as shown in the opening captain and his wife's conversation: the society is changing faster and faster, and hard work is no longer possible. Survival depends on "strength."

5. Subtly satirizes the so-called individual heroism: The Somali pirates, who relied almost entirely on their personal ability, eventually lost to the powerful SEALs. However, behind the SEAL Commander is a complete and modern American political and military system, while the pirate organization in Somalia is loose and has fierce internal conflicts.

6. Is the story line of the captain's family lost? The opening dialogue between him and his wife is too literary, I don’t know what to do! I set up a bunch of death flags for myself, but I didn't die!

7. Tucao: The Somali pirate leader looks super like Ronaldinho! And this product is actually called Muse!

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Extended Reading
  • Melody 2021-10-20 19:00:48

    Uncle Han is definitely another Oscar-level performance after he was saved. The life-saving version of "Assassination of Bin Laden", knowing the ending, has been watching with breathless feeling.

  • Durward 2021-10-20 19:00:46

    I always feel that there are no bright spots, just a firm determination to become a citizen. Of course, Tom Hanks's performance after being rescued is impeccable. Then why should American citizens pay to raise a Somali pirate in prison?

Captain Phillips quotes

  • Captain Richard Phillips: Listen up. We have been boarded by four armed pirates. You know the drill. We stay hidden no matter what. I don't want any hostages. We stay locked down until help arrives. No one comes out until you hear the non-duress password from me which is "suppertime."

    Maersk Alabama Crewman: Jesus.

    Captain Richard Phillips: If the pirates find you, remember, you know this ship. They don't. Make them feel like they're in charge but keep them away from the important things like the generator and the engine controls. Stick together... and we'll be all right. Good luck.

  • Captain Richard Phillips: There's gotta be something other than being a fisherman and kidnapping people.

    Muse: Maybe in America, Irish. Maybe in America.