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

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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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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)
american pop culture is the way it is because average people have more disposable income here than most other places so there's reason to make movies and other entertainment for them. This is obvious and not something that requires endless whining. Why do you hate average people?
Imagine how boring the internet would be if folks were as civil here as they are in person.
"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)
Hmm. . . I thought that was a Steven Seagal movie? ;-)

BTW, I just want to echo what Enophile says below - great to see you posting again.
- RE: "a chubby actor portraying a lowly cook that finds himself thrust into a commanding position" - tinear 10:01:21 11/14/13 (4)
  Group hug!
  Thanks, Chris.
  Now, piss off...
  - Jeez Tin, have some Grits, you're turning into Joe Pesci� - oldmkvi 21:53:41 11/14/13 (3)
    ! No, you'd have to watch a lot of TV to get it�
    - 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)
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      - RE: "Goodfellas" ain't tv�No, but Snickers Commercials are� nt - oldmkvi 09:40:14 11/18/13 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: "Goodfellas" ain't tv� nt posted by tinear on November 15, 2013 at 16:56:11
        
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Good to see you. - Enophile 09:28:36 11/13/13 (6)
Hope everything has been OK.
- RE: Good to see you. - tinear 15:20:40 11/13/13 (0)
  I've suffered the horrors of the damned, horrors of the damned.
  Sorry.
  That would be Alex I'm channeling, from Clockwork Orange.
  I've been fine.
  How're things in the oenological world?
- +1. Now if we could only get Real Grits instead of Faux Grits^ - Road Warrior 13:42:21 11/13/13 (4)
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  "I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
  - Isn't Wonka, grits? nt - tinear 10:02:09 11/14/13 (3)
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    - Nope, he's white chocolate.. nt - Billy Wonka 12:44:33 11/14/13 (1)
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      - Grits ain't got rhythm? nt - tinear 16:31:07 11/14/13 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Nope, he's white chocolate.. nt posted by Billy Wonka on November 14, 2013 at 12:44:33
        
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    - Could be faux grits? ^ - Road Warrior 10:49:21 11/14/13 (0)
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      "I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"

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