Overall, 'Captain Phillips' was quite accurate in depicting the real story. It showed the desperation of the Somali pirates, who were driven by poverty and lack of opportunities in their own country. It also showed the courage of Captain Phillips and his crew. However, some details such as the exact sequence of events during the hijacking and the negotiation process might have been adjusted for the sake of a more engaging and streamlined movie - making. But it still managed to give a good representation of the real - life event that happened at sea.