Directed by: Ben Affleck
Produced by: Ben Affleck, Grant Heslov, George Cloony
Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman
Argo was definitely a fantastic movie, the acting was spot on and the directing was absolutely perfect. Argo keeps the viewer on the edge of your seat, with hair raising twists and turns and suspense behind every corner Argo is a certified thriller.
Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) is a brilliant CIA ex fill agent with a reputation of getting people out of deadly situations...alive. In the 1979 Iranian revolution the United States embassy in Theran, Iran is overtaken and all inside taken hostage. Six workers escape out a back door into the streets of Iran, the Americans seek refuge with the Canadian ambassador, Kenneth Taylor. The CIA catches wind that the 6 escaped and brainstorm ideas to get them out. Ideas range from sending bikes and meeting them at the border, to sending a helicopter to rescue them. Mendez comes up with an idea to get the Americans out alive, with the help of Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin) a brilliant movie producer and John Chambers (John Goodman) a talented and legendary make-up artist. The 3 come up with the idea of making a fake Canadian film crew making a science-fiction film in a desert location. As the film progresses the CIA finally recognizes that Mendez's way may be the only way to get the diplomats out of Tehran, with the bill of approval from the heads of the CIA, Mendez is authorized to fly to Tehran and get the diplomats out. When Mendez gets to the Taylor's house and meets the 6 he informs them of the plan to get them out of Iran alive. At first they are weary and almost unwilling, but with some reassurance from Mendez they agree to trust them to get them out alive. The story progresses and the plan comes together and many risks are taken in the middle of the revolution. The story is very compelling and interesting however the movie is controversial seeing is how the director almost completely minimizes Canadian involvement and efforts.
Produced by: Ben Affleck, Grant Heslov, George Cloony
Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman
Argo was definitely a fantastic movie, the acting was spot on and the directing was absolutely perfect. Argo keeps the viewer on the edge of your seat, with hair raising twists and turns and suspense behind every corner Argo is a certified thriller.
Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) is a brilliant CIA ex fill agent with a reputation of getting people out of deadly situations...alive. In the 1979 Iranian revolution the United States embassy in Theran, Iran is overtaken and all inside taken hostage. Six workers escape out a back door into the streets of Iran, the Americans seek refuge with the Canadian ambassador, Kenneth Taylor. The CIA catches wind that the 6 escaped and brainstorm ideas to get them out. Ideas range from sending bikes and meeting them at the border, to sending a helicopter to rescue them. Mendez comes up with an idea to get the Americans out alive, with the help of Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin) a brilliant movie producer and John Chambers (John Goodman) a talented and legendary make-up artist. The 3 come up with the idea of making a fake Canadian film crew making a science-fiction film in a desert location. As the film progresses the CIA finally recognizes that Mendez's way may be the only way to get the diplomats out of Tehran, with the bill of approval from the heads of the CIA, Mendez is authorized to fly to Tehran and get the diplomats out. When Mendez gets to the Taylor's house and meets the 6 he informs them of the plan to get them out of Iran alive. At first they are weary and almost unwilling, but with some reassurance from Mendez they agree to trust them to get them out alive. The story progresses and the plan comes together and many risks are taken in the middle of the revolution. The story is very compelling and interesting however the movie is controversial seeing is how the director almost completely minimizes Canadian involvement and efforts.
Accolades:
85th Academy Awards; Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing.
AFI Awards; Movie of the Year
British Academy Film Awards; Best Film, Best Director, Best Editing
70th Golden Globe Awards; Best Motion Picture-Drama,
Rating: 8/10
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