Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips elicits a dominant sense of Anxiety and Anticipation due to its relentless, real-time portrayal of a hijacking, characteristic of its action and thriller elements. Fear is consistently present as the audience experiences the peril faced by Captain Phillips and his crew. Empathy is strongly felt for Phillips' ordeal and, to a lesser extent, for the complex motivations of the pirates, aligning with the biographical and crime drama aspects. Anger towards the pirates' actions and the injustice of the situation, along with a sense of the Disturbing nature of the events, are also prominent. Finally, a significant Relief and Satisfaction are felt upon the resolution of the crisis, providing a release from the intense tension.