Movie Prep

1. Who are the main characters you would expect to see in the movie, based on the real life events?
I would obvious expect to see captain Phillips and then the pirates and crew. 2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?
I would expect the movie plot to revolve around the Somali pirates hijacking the ship. I think it would show how the crew reacted and how the captain was taken hostage. And then a scene with Captain Phillips being rescued.
3. Why was this story important?
I think it is important because of the bravery Captain Phillips showed and can maybe teach others how to react to that situation and ones like it. 4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?
I think the pirates wanted the ship/ its supplies.

1. List the five most important actors in the film.

Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Catherine Keener, Max Martini, Yul Vazquez, Chris Mulkey,David Warshofsky

2. What is the movie rated?
PG-133. Who directed the movie?
 Paul Greengrass

4. Who was the producer?
 Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael DeLuca

5. What awards did it win?
This movie won a lot of award like Best Supporting Actor for Barkhad Abdi, Movie of the Year, and Best Edited Feature Film - Dramatic.

 6. How much did it cost to make?

Its budget was $55 million.7. How was it received by audiences?

It seemed to be taken well except with some people saying Captain Phillips wasn't a hero.

8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?

This movie seemed to get really good reviews. Los of people talked about how gripping and exciting it was.