A surreal viewing of Captain Phllips

by jgnat 3 Replies latest social entertainment

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  jgnat

  I saw Captain Phillips last night, with a surreal twist. I had forgotten that there are a large number of Somalian refugees in our neighbourhood. So I watched the movie in a full theatre, surrounded by first and second generation young Somalian immigrants, who erupted in laughter at the oddest moments. No doubt about it, the movie captures the sense of imminent violence, and the crowd would go silent in collective horror.

  Laughter would erupt every time Khat made an appearance.

  What would it be like for a young Somalian, hearing the language of home, and recognizing place-names and gestures so familiar to them, coming from the villains?
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  KariOtt

  We saw it opening day. It's an intense movie. Tom Hanks did a great job. I wouldn't be suprised if Tom recieved another Oscar for his performance.
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  jgnat

  I can't imagine anyone doing better at the closing scenes. Intense, yes. The whole movie.
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  smiddy

  So I watched the movie in a full theatre, surrounded by first and second generation young Somalian immigrants, who erupted in laughter at the oddest moments. No doubt about it, the movie captures the sense of imminent violence, and the crowd would go silent in collective horror

  .jgnat ....I`m curious as to what you think the Somalians take on the movie was , a plus or a negative ? I havent had the opportunity to see the film yet , so I cant comment on that .... Laughter would erupt every time Khat made an appearance...Would that be a nervous laughter ? or a mocking response from them .

  Just curious

  smiddy