It's an action-packed weekend at theaters, with two new thrillers arriving—one based on true events, the other a sequel to a movie that not too many saw, but, well, there's a sequel anyway.

'Captain Phillips'

This thriller tells the tale of the U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama, which was attacked by Somali pirates in 2009, resulting in a long, tense standoff between the ship's captain, Richard Phillips, and the lead pirate, Muse.

Directed by Paul Greengrass

Starring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Catherine Keener, Michael Chernus


'Machete Kills'

When an insane terrorist threatens the world with nuclear war, the President of the United States turns to the only man who can handle the job: the notorious former Mexican Federale know as Machete.

Directed by Robert Rodriguez

Starring Danny Trejo, Mel Gibson, Sofía Vergara, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlie Sheen

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