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Review: Captain Phillips (2013) – Dir. Paul Greengrass

• Hijacking: The Somali pirates hijack the MV Maersk Alabama on April 8, 2009.
• Initial Negotiations: The pirates demand a ransom and begin negotiations with the ship's owners.
• Rescue Mission: The US Navy launches a rescue mission to save Captain Phillips and the crew.
• Lifeboat Escape: Captain Phillips is forced to escape in a lifeboat with the pirates.
• Navy SEAL Raid: The Navy SEALs raid the lifeboat and capture the pirates.

The Rescue: The ordeal ended on April 12, 2009, when Navy SEAL Team Six snipers shot three of the pirates simultaneously, rescuing Phillips. index of captain phillips

8. Critical reception & impact

• Generally acclaimed for performances, direction, and tension.
• Earned multiple award nominations (including Academy Award nods for Hanks and Abdi, and for screenplay/directing).
• Sparked broader public interest in piracy, maritime security, and geopolitical root causes (poverty, collapsed governance).