What's wrong w/American films? See, "A Hijacking," about a ship hijacking by Somali pirates, and then

Posted by tinear (A) on November 12, 2013 at 19:34:51

compare it to "Captain Phillips."
One strains and struggles to make an adventure and heroism epic about a bunch of rag-tag fishermen-turned-pirates going up against the world's richest countries and their protectors, the most elite killers on the planet.
The other? It details a true event in a true fashion, not needing to resort to trite Hollywood melodramatic cliches, centering on the all-too-real tragedies that result when corporate profits rub up against human lives. No heroic posturing. No false notes as a star is made preposterously to stand up to an armed and desperate pirate--- just a story of men trying to survive, muddling through the hand the deadly situation has dealt them.
"A Hijacking" isn't just great filmmaking, it has a magnificent performance by the lead, a chubby actor portraying a lowly cook that finds himself thrust into a commanding position.

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Topic - What's wrong w/American films? See, "A Hijacking," about a ship hijacking by Somali pirates, and then - tinear 19:34:51 11/12/13 (14)

RE: What's wrong w/American films? See, "A Hijacking," about a ship hijacking by Somali pirates, and then - ornery 18:32:23 11/21/13 (0)

"a chubby actor portraying a lowly cook that finds himself thrust into a commanding position" - Chris from Lafayette 08:37:07 11/14/13 (5)

RE: "a chubby actor portraying a lowly cook that finds himself thrust into a commanding position" - tinear 10:01:21 11/14/13 (4)

Jeez Tin, have some Grits, you're turning into Joe Pesci… - oldmkvi 21:53:41 11/14/13 (3)

He can't help himself - that's part of his charm [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 09:41:34 11/18/13 (0)

"Goodfellas" ain't tv… nt - tinear 16:56:11 11/15/13 (1)

RE: "Goodfellas" ain't tv…No, but Snickers Commercials are… nt - oldmkvi 09:40:14 11/18/13 (0)

Good to see you. - Enophile 09:28:36 11/13/13 (6)

RE: Good to see you. - tinear 15:20:40 11/13/13 (0)

+1. Now if we could only get Real Grits instead of Faux Grits^ - Road Warrior 13:42:21 11/13/13 (4)

Isn't Wonka, grits? nt - tinear 10:02:09 11/14/13 (3)

Nope, he's white chocolate.. nt - Billy Wonka 12:44:33 11/14/13 (1)

Grits ain't got rhythm? nt - tinear 16:31:07 11/14/13 (0)

Could be faux grits? ^ - Road Warrior 10:49:21 11/14/13 (0)

What's wrong w/American films? See, "A Hijacking," about a ship hijacking by Somali pirates, and then

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