CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

Of course one cannot say enough about  Tom Hanks' performance.  He plays the "everyman" so naturally, respectfully and with enormous grace.  His humility and inner power comes shining through throughout this well shot film.  What I liked the best about this film (other than his performance) was the surprising story.  While the SEALS are presented as bigger than life hulks with brains (about rescue missions) had it not been for Captain Phillips' extraordinary bravery and personal choices we might have seen a different outcome.  To be able to fend off the gunshot from khat chewing terrorists who are crazed beyond belief required enormous survival tactics.  It was Captain Phillips who saved the day.  Do not miss this!