This fall weekend at the movies is packing a punch. If you like action there are two new movies that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat. First, rough and tough action stars Danny Trejo in the Robert Rodriguez sequel "Machete Kills." The other movie "Captain Phillips" is based on true events that occurred in 2009 when Somali pirates attempted to take over the U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama. The movie stars Tom Hanks as the ships captain who is not willing to give in to the pirate Muse. This sound like a good one... Enjoy the movies!

'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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