Synopsis:
Based on true events, Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis-the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA "exfiltration" specialist named Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies. -- (C) Warner Bros.
Story:
The movie was based upon the amazing true story back in the late '70s. While I am not familiar with that (for goodness sake I'm only 19) while watching this movie I felt that I was there, I felt the tension surrounding the movie. I think the story was able to tell what the characters were feeling and it was just brilliantly executed. My only gripe with this is that there are some dull moments but despite that very minor problem the story was able to stand out and delivers the punches in bunches. What I really liked about this movie was that it never held back on telling the story that it wants to tell, sure there are some scenes on what I feel to be inappropriate but it didn't want itself to be too complicated unlike other biography movies.
Acting:
You know what made this movie to really work? It's the actors. The amazing performances from the actors and actress is one aspect in this movie that helped it to be the gem it is today. All the performances were very natural and it didn't feel forced but the performance(s) who really stood out for me were the performances of Arkin, and McNairy. Alan Arkin was able to give a performance so memorable it turns out to be one of his best roles and also saying one of the most memorable lines in a movie ever. Scoot McNairy's performance was superb because he was able to show how scared his character is but also keeping his composure, it's like you're hiding your fear but you're showing it (f that even makes sense).
Violence:
There was not much violence in this movie, the only violence that I can remember from this is the one from the beginning where the Americans got apprehended and blindfolded and gun totted but aside from that there was not much. This is what I really liked about the movie, even though there was little action and violence it was able to stand up on it's own and never relied on that aspect just to keep the pace going. The real weapon in here is the mouths of the actors for the words and profanity that they are using.
Music:
I have not much to say anything in here but what I can say is that the music helped to keep the tension flowing in each scene.
Cinematography:
The shots in this movie were good, it was able to capture the tension and the scenes that you could feel during this era. But my problem with the shots here is that some felt too close-up and I don't know why maybe that's just me.
Direction:
Ben Affleck maybe an average actor but his directing skills is much more stellar, in fact he is much more memorable working behind the camera. While I don't think that 'Argo' is a much better film than 'The Town' (still one of my favorite heist films ever) Affleck was bale to show his talent and can compete with the likes of Scorsese and Spieberg and his snob as Best Director was just pure bull (f*ck you Academy for doing that).
Overall:
'Argo' is tense filled and exciting movie with some dark comic elements thrown in (thank you Mr. Arkin). This movie is indeed one the best biography films out there and Ben Affleck was able to prove that he is one the best directors working in the industry today. I give this movie a 4.5/5.
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