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Captain Phillips (out Oct 24) recounts the true story of a freighter ship that was attacked by Somali pirates in 2009. As he has done many times before, director Paul Greengrass (United 93) has created a suspenseful, fast-paced thriller with credible dialogue. Tom Hanks also deserves praise for a strong performance (particularly during the later scenes). Grade: A-.