Academy Conversations: Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips discussion with actors Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi and director Paul Greengrass on October 7, 2013 at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International.
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[@newby4sho]

Hes amazing. No acting experience , no school, first time on TV ever. And he gets to star with Tom hanks awesome!

[@MrTomstazz]

and gets an oscar nomination

[@why2607]

and wins a BAFTA.

[@MrRushSkies]

AMEN!

[@hagimd2]

my parents always told me acting was haram. I'm somali and always dreamed to be an actress.

[@Icelay4ever]

+Sahra Gure Acting is not haram, go follow your dreams, MashAllah.

[@Ant0417]

The Somali actors did a great job. It must've been pretty awesome to have no acting experience and get to work with Tom Hanks and get nominated for an Academy Award in his first role. I hope he has continued success.

[@hagimd2]

+Lewis von Feline he never acted before. he was from Minnesota and heard they needed Somalians in a movie.

[@sztypettto]

Yeah well it's not like there's a whole lot of options for his profile in Hollywood. Not like you're going to see him cast as the lead for Notebook 2 or Black Panther.

[@kc_h7h]

​@@sztypettto after this he made like a dozen movies

[@pitpride1220]

Yup, he's writing and directing now. With that included I think it's up to 18 films total he's been a part of. Btw, he only got paid 65k for this role in Captain Phillips.

[@robburkhard9256]

​@sztypettto thus may be true, but you still have to make it believable, and apparently he did that. No need to take away from a feel good story.

[@ATL_Nuke]

Am I the only one who felt bad for Bilal the youngest one with injured foot

[@demento0018]

FoRcE_NuKe yeah he had a heart but the others forced him against his true will so he had no choice and finally died in the end.

[@demento0018]

XDranzer000 who knows though, maybe the real captain phillips slide out some of the truth

[@xdstorm6829]

Yes! Same

[@Rowy_]

@@demento0018 🤔

[@cvpiguy]

He look like rody rich his hair

[@nore320]

Barkhad Abdi is fantastic in this movie. Hope he will get more roles.

[@mrmeatball6262]

"I'm the Captain now"

[@JoshuaDay0550]

Same here. idk why, but his performance in Captain Phillips made me interested in his career and I would love to see him in more movies.

[@1903-BJK]

Tyler Durden I think that he will Unfortunatly only be in "Somalian Pirate" movies because he is good acting at it.

[@1903-BJK]

Matti Suoraniemi Well that is good! Definitely have to see it!

[@Kigoz4Life]

the last scene was one of the best emotional scenes I have EVER seen in my life. amazing actor.

[@geraldhalbert2542]

Yes absolutely watched it yesterday

[@vuzi808]

abdi was SCARY good in this, in every sense of the word. really rooting for him to get an oscar nom. I think he will

[@clairekeesey1285]

ME TOO!! I think he will, too. I snipped and printed his GG nomination page and have it taped to the wall in my office.

[@fatomahossein8687]

He did

[@graceschopp9952]

The last scene made me cry. Tom Hanks was amazing as always

[@sibaningcobo9240]

True

[@BrownSkinMagic]

Whew I just watched it on Netflix and still the same effects 😢.. the whole acting crew was on point ❤️

[@Vergil1876]

"you okay Irish?"

[@dazza123401]

Vergil1876 I'm the captain now

[@SP-vq6yv]

Everything going to be ok Irish

[@xamsehiiliye7350]

Fack them irish we are captain now and actars

[@BUBBA808]

Is that a Battlefield 4 reference 😂

[@yunussafarullah8608]

shut up irish

[@guiemmiro5201]

Tom Hanks: "I'll go first, but you gotta take some of this man". He is as good actor (and he is one of the best, if not the best) as he is humble! Barkhad Abdi, great acting too!

[@johnmcmahon8513]

So YOU support PEDOs from Epstein Island?

[@mrkarki001]

Its amazing how far Abdi has come, despite little experience in acting he starred in a movie with Tom Hanks and is now nominated for an Oscar. I have great reverence for you Abdi, well done

[@lucaswheeler5586]

The final 20 minutes of the film are an absolute master class from Hanks. Unbelievable performance during the climax of the film. Chilling.

[@Grant547]

That last scene with tom hanks, wow

[@RyanMonroe0910]

"WHAT WAS THAT!???"

[@Randomvidsss0]

He was crying in shock.

[@heisenberg5331]

Yes absolutely brilliant

[@kurtis7975]

He was only paid 65,000... Though he had never acted before, the movie made over 107 million. I hope to god they gave him more!

[@Hello99955]

He can hijack a boat?

[@tastyyummycutehomecooknepa9288]

This movie made 217 Million dude

[@fauxgars736]

The minimum salary for him was 53000 Tom advocate for him to get more and even some residual from the movie.

[@andrewkim2013]

@@tastyyummycutehomecooknepa9288 the comment was made 6 years ago. keep that in mind

[@vanhetkamp7134]

@@fauxgars736 did he get more finaly ?

[@reddavis4808]

Guy did a helluva job for a first time actor. I had no idea he wasn't a trained professional actor.

[@mrmeatball6262]

+ThunderRemedy True

[@abdihakinadan5907]

Mr Meatball he's naturally get profession of actor no doubt wtf

[@ChessJourneyman]

A trained professional pirate can generally portray a pirate. They could've picked just anyone. They all look and act the same. It just happened that this one could portray it bit more vividly.

[@timngim583]

@@ChessJourneyman He was not a pirate. He immigrated to US when he was young

[@noemitellez3098]

@@ChessJourneyman “they” “this one” ?

[@bigtensportstv878]

The last scene of this movie had me in absolute tears...just a phenomenal performance by Hanks when he is on the treatment table getting checked out after the ordeal is over...amazing

[@jensz9360]

He played a phenomenal pirate in the movie, it was 100% convincing. The other pirates were just spot on too. The acting just set the movie off and the way they created tension. The one who said "You play...you play" he looked crazy as hell. Great movie, wish it would have gone more into what happened prior to the pirates setting out to sea.

[@7afiz-Crypto]

Two facts about Barkhad. 1) Great Actor/Personality 2) He Looks like RONALDINHO !!

[@shaandho83]

7afiz - حــــافز lol true

[@MalcolmX.]

7afiz Ronaldinho is Somalian

[@guedesgamer2271]

Malcolm X Ronaldinho is Brazilian

[@Nenonism]

Tooth wise maby, thats about it

[@Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrw]

Barkhad Abdi IS Ronaldhno. They just had a slight technical difficulty while cloning.

[@-alexpoe8394]

"i became the character... I became the CAPTAIN!" Chilling lines from the first movie he ever made. Perfectly said

[@HouseOfHoops1]

Paul Greengrass is a great director, I think he should be involved with more films because he is great at making the scenes intense.

[@fatehrawkey]

Yes he is....,those terrifying scenes in united 93, bourne films and i also loved green zone despite the fact that it was not successful

[@AliMohamed-ie9nb]

FATEH SINGH RAWAT agreed it wasnt a success but it deserved it...

[@nipos5734]

why do you call yourself negro?

[@hani3199]

barkhad abdi just won the bafta award for supporting actor

[@colaboytje]

He acted better than Hanks imo.

[@SheepFricker]

@@colaboytje dud shut the fuck up it was 7 years ago

[@AR-qo4zz]

@@SheepFricker why are you so mad wtf?

[@benjohnson7950]

Those pirates never set out to kill anyone. They have no choice but to try to survive a country that doesn't even have a government.

[@jasmineali5699]

Also it started BC companies were dumping toxic waste in their water and also others were coming to steal fish from the coast.

[@weddihager]

Ben Johnson : yes dude, During the failed state era, Somalis had to go to the pirate business seeing their fishing resources looted and cant do their fishing business as the looters were shooting them. They never aimed at killing seamen anywhere.

[@geesihanad2877]

@Soso Mama no one that bro

[@Subuzgreatest]

Whenever they tried to establish one, they were shut down & their leaders assassinated. Read up on history. I think there's more to it than just calling them a failed state.

[@nadirabdisatarmuhyadin2501]

this was 7 years ago we do have a goverment now.

[@killman719]

lmao barkhad abdi use to come to my dad resturants all the time lI wish the best for him

[@Cartizzl]

What resturant? I live in Minneapolis

[@ieatyourbrain8478]

@@Cartizzl A bit too late to the party, don't you think? lol

[@Aseel_Happy]

Nice

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz9840]

Lmao we all late but fuck it😆😆😆

[@Dancerama6]

I sincerely hope he gets Oscar #3 for this. The end scene with the examination while he was in shock was PURE GOLD.

[@EllieS461]

Took my 75yr old retired merchant seaman dad who was not only irish but was locked and loaded to critique the hell out of this movie. With every scene my dad went quiet. We were engrossed. So glad I got to see this movie with my Dad.

[@losthumanity1]

Saw it today, it was amazing! Abdi was incredible really took me by surprise, I'm not a person who gets teary watching emotional scenes in movies, but the last with Hanks gave me a knot in my throat.

[@whiskeyline11]

Same thing here. I haven't been this emotional since 10 years back by watching a movie, just like you said..The last seen was hard to hold back the tears!

[@docuhere8255]

You're right! I cried a lot. I really appreciated the movie.

[@elcanaldeshackra]

Oh boy, have space for one more?

[@aaron1982sh]

Barkhad Abdi did an excellent job !!!

[@sayeedrehan]

This movie was insane didnt expect it to be that good made my top 10 list for sure Amazing Performance!!

[@percivalbalogo248]

Hats off for Abdi. You did an excellent job. You are simply amazing. Congratulations!

[@maritiemkps9550]

for a first time actor,....he sure is the captain!!!!!

[@Darkman9478]

I went to see the movie Captain Phillips. Oh, boy, was it good. I can see why they offered Tom Hanks the role of Captain Richard Phillips. Because he was quite the spitting image of the man himself. Then they offered Barkhad Abdi the role of Muse the Somali pirate. He was definitely the spitting image of Muse, and they couldn't have gotten a better one than Abdi himself. Abdi deserves either Academy Award or an Oscar for his performance of best villain in "Captain Phillips" as Muse the pirate.

[@siphoammkhatshwa395]

They must just pay the guy 1. 5. Million

[@nickrichardson7864]

This is the first film that has made me shed a tear. Best film I have ever seen. Astonishing.

[@sasproductions701]

you havent seen the notebook? that film had me crying its a lovely film.

[@rushikeshpatil6417]

Tom hanks is just awesome. Hats off to him. Also impressed with Barkhad a lot . Superb

[@nipos5734]

Tom Hanks is a phony hollywood actor. stop looking up to him find another hero please. you need to get a life idiot

[@alexhicks4487]

I agree to u

[@alexhicks4487]

Actually I watched this 5 times and counting lol

[@arnabchakraborty2593]

@@nipos5734 people have different dreams... And different charms for personalities.... Anyone can be a hero... And as one of the nicest and down to earth guys with that much fame, he is definitely a hero... Don't be a jerkoff

[@jasonh3319]

The lead Somali actor was my favorite performance in this film. Very talented man.

[@josephmbarron]

Tom Hanks will most definitely got nominated for an Oscar for this role. I just hope he wins it. The ending scene was some incredible acting on his part

[@michaelalando]

Awesome movie. Fabulous acting by the Somalis

[@SerhanOgan]

They played themselves. They weren't acting.

[@AirFouly]

Serhan Ogan something stinks in here...oh wait, thats your bullshit. Pardon me, my bad.

[@michaelalando]

Serhan Ogan heheh! Lemme say Barkhad stood out

[@JacobNorwood1]

Sebastian Count Just report these crazy people. I just did. Hopefully google will just delete their account for hate speech. They do not have 1st amendment rights on a private server

[@takarsagafe]

michael alando If Pirates are bad then why are Western Pirates like the fictional Jack Sparrow Romanticized.

[@twstf8905]

Barkhad Abdi is amazing. What happened to him couldn't have happened to a better person. He's really a good guy. 👍

[@AstroBaby91]

I bawled through the entire last 10 minutes of the movie. When Tom Hanks cries, we all do in fact cry.

[@statickk14]

I really hated the Somali pirates. But this movie gave me a new perspective. When the movie ended I could not help sympathize with those pirates. Desperation, poverty mixed with religion will force people to do things that they otherwise would not do. We living in the first world here, will probably never understand. Great actors, all those Somalis.

[@clairekeesey1285]

If those actors could change your mind, show you "the big picture" of how people come to be who they are, then, man, they have done their job.

[@eastafricanbreeze]

Religion had no play in it. Just poverty and frustration of seeing foreign ships dump shit into their ocean.

[@statickk14]

Jasmine Ali, yes but there are lots of poor people in other parts of the world who live close to the ocean, and they don't resort to piracy. A lot of these pirates do have link to Al Shabab.

[@kevinzhang3313]

they know no more than you are able to know, so it shows how close minded you and we all can be.

[@yusramohamoud7443]

Don't sy that somal they best people in African

[@yvonnehsu16]

For Barkhad, it's must a stress, a challenge, and an honor to work with Tom Hanks in the film. I wish I could be him. As long as I can work with Tom, it doesn't matter what role I play.

[@a.idris11]

Hopefully more successful for Barkhad Abdi and his friends

[@wyattbutler87]

The movie was great! But during this interview I couldn't shake the feeling that Barkhad was being patronized. They would laugh at something he says when he is being serious.

[@JuveX0]

***** Or Viceversa.

[@MellowJelly]

Seems like Barkhad was just nervous, he was kinda shaking his leg in the beginning and tapping his mic.

[@JoshuaDay0550]

He is a very shy person and hates being on stage. The laughter is to help relax him (according to other interviews done with Barkhad)

[@smaakjeks]

+wyatt I read your comment before the video had gotten to Barkhad, and I was really primed to look for condescension. I really didn't pick up any such vibe from anyone. He speaks in a deadpan, understated and matter-of-fact way about his experiences, and that comes off as humorous in a good way (which I think was deliberate on his part). Maybe you saw something I didn't, of course. I'm not saying you're wrong. Just giving my 2 cents.

[@ivanindahau4783]

Best move of 2013 without a shadow of doubt

[@mizcaesar1804]

@Elias Ziad a bit late don't you think

[@mizcaesar1804]

@Elias Ziad yeah

[@mizcaesar1804]

@Elias Ziad not gonna say anything cause I don't want a comment war,plus I'm not even American or european or latin american.

[@mizcaesar1804]

@Elias Ziadno I'm Indian

[@mizcaesar1804]

@Elias Ziad k

[@1903-BJK]

"Paul, look at me. I'm the director now"

[@MikhailKalashnikovMiG]

I sure hope Barkhad Abdi practices his public speaking ability in case he wins an oscar for his performance!

[@cjwright79]

"...instead of just making up something whole cloth". Hanks is such an intelligent, well-spoken guy!

[@clairekeesey1285]

I haven't seen this yet but feel now that I must. I am hyper-sensitive to violence and I know that this will play on an endless loop in my head for awhile but, heck, it won't kill me. I remember catching the first TV ads when the film first came out. I was stunned when I saw Abdi deliver his "I am the Captain now" line. Stunned, I tell you! And I have been fascinated by him and his story ever since. And now the Oscar nomination { I am sure I will stop crying about it any minute now}. I am not religious but I cannot help but be amazed at the life story, thus far, that has been god's plan for him.

[@kungfucarebear9710]

Just finished watching it and it was simply a amazing movie, nearly put a tear in my eye.

[@CCSTEADMAN]

I though Barkhad Abdi as Abduwali Muse was brilliant and when you see the pictures of Muse the likeness to him and Abdi is uncanny. Great film enjoyed it a lot well acted, well scripted and shot beautifully.

[@H.K.5]

Barkhad is such a talented actor. I would look forward to seeing him in other movies.

[@CatherineLester]

Love these conversations! Perfect timing to relay this one. Emotions on high with this film. On a different note, opportunity is alive and well in the USA. Barkhad Abdi and friends hanging out at home one day, then working together on the set of a major movie the next. His personal journey is sure to inspire others. Kudos to Tom, Paul the others of Captain Philips!

[@bimbz0075]

He did a really good acting he deserved to have an award

[@VqVick]

They're pretty good for a first time acting crew. They have the bad guy vibe pretty good.

[@felix2736]

+Victor C. Wow, what a massive understatement. "Pretty good for a first time acting crew".. the fuck outta here lmao

[@VqVick]

+youngg Jacobi Not an understatement, it's a fact. They had no prior experience in film.

[@felix2736]

You're right they had no prior experience, but you literally implied that they were just good as far as first-time actors go, and first-time actors start at the lowest point of the spectrum. So that doesn't make sense because they were fucking great even compared to their costar, and one of the top actors of the world, Tom Hanks.

[@ChessJourneyman]

Playing yourself isn't exactly acting. Piracy is the foundation of their survival. Like asking you to portray a person shopping groceries...a really hard leap for you to pretend doing so on a movie set?

[@Mr786Addzy]

This Movie was Excellent! Great performances by the entire crew. Tom Hanks nailed the role as Rich Phillips as usual and Barkhad Abdi was really impressive he was so believable awesome work. What a Epic job. Definitely one of the best Movies that I've seen.

[@rawfoodhd4830]

when Abdi said ´´ i become the captain´´ its really powerfull for some reason

[@xDASSLERx]

Everything will be OKAY, Irish... everything gonna be OK.. Muse was awesome, inspired alot of fear and anxiety with the rest of his men.. i was on the edge of my seat.. great film.

[@DaveNiceNYC]

Great movie. The first time actor and best supporting actor Barkhad Abdi only made a measly 65K for his role. He got robbed! How much do you think Tom Hanks made? Several million?

[@haza7756]

Dave Nice hanks is a two time Oscar winner, he's earned what he makes. if you where In that position you would hate to make the same as a first time actor if you've already won 2 oscars

[@DaveNiceNYC]

Regardless, the kid got robbed. He was best supporting actor for the movie. If Tom Hanks did the movie for free, he would be just as rich. Greed plays a major roll in Jewywood. Tom Hanks...he knew the kid got jerked...if Hanks decided to give the kid 100K of his own profits from the film, Hanks wouldn't have missed 100K. Now the kid is starving for real! I could give a shit about oscars! Jeez!.

[@shaandho83]

Dave Nice yeah true but is first time to act movie if another actor he 10milion like

[@letyjay9715]

thats just the nature of the beast. that 65k was a window to greater things to come. many actors never make it or get recognised, even a measly interview. all actors are well aware your first appearance, you are lucky to even get oaid. they agree small fee for exposure.. it's just how hollywood works. tom hanks got paid peanuts when he first started..

[@a.a.1245]

This is the normal to a guy in his position at the time. Every single movie is like that! And 65K is a lot of money by the way, more that majorite of people receive in a entire year of work.

[@Layaali19]

This film is based on a true story and I can't wait to watch it. Wishing all the best to my Somali actors.

[@ChaaruziK]

Muse is a very important character in this movie he's acting is not bad

[@vfen]

hes acting is flawless

[@emekonen]

vfen Yea and as quiet and simple as he is, you would never expect that. He was totally convincing, he terrified me!

[@jasminnuur4613]

Barkhad was AMAZING!!!!

[@Darkman9478]

Yeah. They wouldn't have a better one to play the role of Muse other than Barkhad Abdi himself.

[@FUTDUB]

Some people in the cinema clapped/cheered when all the pirates were neutralized... apparently the entire message of the movie wen't over their stupid unintelligible heads.

[@Eagle0watch7dv]

But if you look at it in another way, its a testiment to how well this guy Barkhad Abdi and the rest of the pirates played their parts. You know you're a good actor when you can capture peoples emotions and make it seem like they're in the movie themselves. Thats why Barkhad Abdi is nominated for an Oscar.

[@FUTDUB]

Fair point, but this goes beyond the performances, which are superb. Clapping is a result of a poor understanding of the entire story, and the theme (as Greengrass intended).

[@AlamdaABalqhin]

Nib Bin I dont get the point...?

[@charliewolff2152]

What was the message of the movie? I was just happy to see Phillips safe to be honest...

[@ollieo7038]

Nib Bin the point is that no one wins. the pirates were kids doing someone else’s dirty work. they weren’t evil - they were being used hence when he said they got 6 million and hanks says ‘why are you doing this then’ - because they’re use doing this for a ring leader. no one wins when they get shot and killed

[@smaakjeks]

I love that Tom Hanks is interested in telling some truth in the movie. He understands that movies are movies, but tries to bring realism and truth into the picture as far as possible.

[@lilyylilsanj690]

After watching captain philips and see barkham acting i said to myself he is a good actor and happy for his winning in BAFTA im still looking forward seeing him for more movies 😊

[@FireVortex720]

Just watched the movie and I as blown away by Tom's acting, 10/10!

[@thegreatgatspy8372]

We somalians were all on tears when Barkhad wins the BAFTA award it was so facsinating proud 2be a somalian 🇸🇴🇸🇴💜💜

[@alexthegamer169]

best movie ever i cried ={

[@davevsgame]

incredible film.

[@ajmmohab4792]

After 7 long years never has a movie made me cry . Accept for now . Well played captain phillips, well played

[@mrskull9103]

Abdi made an outstanding performance 👏👏👏 wishing him all the success..

[@ConspirHerSee]

I wonder why they portrayed Captain Phillips as a hero when he was thought of as a jerk who disregarded safety protocols putting the entire crew at risk and never volunteered himself to be taken hostage to save the crew.

[@big40czar]

I don't mean to sound insensitive to Capt. Philips or anyone who has been effected by piracy... But Muse was a real ass nigga XD I hope Barkhad gets an award for best antagonist or what ever, or even nominated for an Oscar... because to be honest, he can't really portray any other villain that isn't a Somali or in African descent in my opinion.

[@clairekeesey1285]

Barkhad Abdi can play an American!

[@TheFreebygrace]

Just watched finally great great! Tom Hanks is simply put.. Brilliant!

[@fal9005]

Great movie and i dont usually say this lol and barkhad really great actor he deserves all this and more.

[@etoufee21]

Cap Phillips everyone Brilliant! My dad was NMU 40 yrs purser/chief steward. Started in 46 & retired in 86 & died 96. So true the comments about merchant men. I've been on countless cargo ships, while in port. I didn't look for errors - but for understanding. Seeing it was a way of connecting with my dad again. I worked on a cruise ship for 1.5 yrs as a photog in AK HI Vancouver & Mex I don't how dad did it all those 40 yrs in places some beautiful others dodgy some peaceful & others at war

[@tingting8586]

Yeah, that gun point print on Tom’s forehead really took the movie to the next level. I really thought that was in the script but it was all random! Amazing loved movie, i cried at the end

[@geekytima8385]

Abdi did a great job ...I hated the pirate and at the same time I liked him ..he deserved that BAFTA .

[@SerhanOgan]

Man, I thought that the Navy Seals rescued Tom Hanks at the end of the movie. But inj this video the Somalian pirate still seems to have him as hostage. He must have made a lot of money letting Tom Hanks to appear in a TV show like this. -Only fawe werds! Not too much tolking! It's gonna be ollright Irish!

[@MrShirubazu]

I laughed more than I should reading this xD

[@breg70]

"Do I look like a beggar?" - Muse Epic

[@EvaGreenFanPennyDreadful]

that was fucking awesome, the way he said it...and his facial expression

[@JuveX0]

Now i have to watch this Movie.

[@poseidon3292]

I can listen Tom Hanks talking for hours This Man is great

[@Qabyatire]

barkhad well done, keep going buddy.

[@ahmadkamaruddin8167]

Awesome movie like like like,,,best actor Tom Hanks

[@lordcommander281]

i hope Hanks will get his 3rd Oscar this year..

[@joewhitehead3]

Tony Crowe Hes not nominated this year

[@sanjomona]

If you haven't seen this movie... you should, it's very intense and great acting makes you forget you are watching a movie also if you open your eyes and see this in both the captain and the pirates point of view you will understand you can't just root for one side nor be against the other for both cultures have different ways of life one wanting to just deliver a simple job and the other of going to America where suppose according to he's dreams of leaving Somalia where the sun don't shine.

[@remyazharyyosef8781]

Oh wow! For Oscar's KZbin channel to be highlighting the movie along with the actors and director it's a strong indication that they're definitely gonna get a heads-up for nominations. Here's my speculated nominations for the movie: - Best Motion Picture - Best in Directing - Best Actor ("Tom Hanks") - Best Supporting Actor ("Barkhad Abdi") - Best Adapted Screenplay

[@AzzimMuzzik]

Barkhad might be another example of one time wonder..I would like to see him more. But he just happened to look exactly like Muse and he is somalian.

[@Darkman9478]

Exactly. He was very much the spitting image of Muse, and they couldn't have gotten a better one to play the role of Muse than Barkhad Abdi himself. He deserves an Academy Award or an Oscar for his best performance as Muse the Somailian pirate.

[@loganvickk]

They tried to make the cast of the movie look exactly like the real life crew members, its not just Muse. It's pretty crazy actually it looks like all of the actors are the actual crew members.

[@Darkman9478]

I know. Tom Hanks was very much the spitting image of the Captain Richard Phillips himself, and they couldn't have gotten a better one other than Hanks. Still, all the others that looked like the real crew members themselves, they did such good jobs, and they couldn't have gotten any better ones.

[@Afraa_sk]

The movie was AMAZING , Tom Hanks deserves an Oscar

[@bruno84]

He's acting is incredible! It's just so real and natural!

[@GeraldHasani]

Bless Abdi, look how nervous he is on 1:11. Great performance! 🙏🏼

[@darrenhastings9276]

6:50 tom hanks is amazing guys looks at him at says"ill take this one man but you gotta take some" and barkhad abdi looks to the floor and agrees .....i dont know i feel like tom hanks is telling him look speak more explain your roles and stuff show your not just someone who fit one part in 1 film ....i think this is good

[@JTC2227]

Tom Hanks: Principal Barkhad Abdi: Assistant Principal

[@shaharyarkhan6789]

"we have what 10k dollars in the safe, you can take it, its all yours" "10 thousand? Do I look like a beggar to you?"

[@PavelKish]

Great job, great movie. These are lovely film makers.

[@rashid2362]

I hope to see barkhad in more movies because hes truely the best actor personally, im suprised hes only in 3 movies so far :l

[@shaandho83]

noofaceee _ is true

[@clairekeesey1285]

Mr Abdi teaches us that its foolish to ever be discouraged in life because you never know what is around the next corner.

[@crisisactor420]

Saw a dude wearing a Barkhad Abdi shirt with his face colored in like the president in those Shepard Fairy "Hope" posters

[@sailingsam]

Tom Hanks made me cry the last few minutes of this pulse pounding film...

[@muliyechuula9098]

Tom Hanks is a great actor no doubt but the Somalis..Abdhi and his friends were the real stars of Captain Phillips... just BRILLIANT 💕💕💞💞💞🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@evanfitz]

Just watched that movie with a date last night, dang he did an amazing performance. Tom Hanks is always my favorite actor, so professional ! great movie! best in the theaters at the moment!

[@ahmedmusse6075]

I,m somali love you captain Philip and barkhad thank ,u so much

[@fifi_caramelbeauty]

Amazing actors. Barkhad was good. No school but came out professional. School is not just everything.