Jeepers! Imagine that, sailors bitching about their captain! Not exactly unprecedented behavior. I learned long time ago, don’t judge a fellow mariner by the comments of others. Second or third hand information is little more than scuttlebutt.
Say what you will about the man but Capt. Philips was the one who endured the kidnaping by pirates in that lifeboat. As for the very few minor technical glitches, they did not distract from the story line at all. Think about a movie produced and directed by a group of sailors, would anyone be surprised of technical glitches in such a production?
Go see the movie. It’s a compelling story. Relax and enjoy it. The simultaneous three-head shot accomplished by the Seal Team was amazing to say the least!