Monday, June 17, 2013

Argo (2012) [12/50]





Language: English

Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber

Story: Based on the real life event of 1980 where a bunch of American diplomats had been rescued from a then in turmoil Iran.


Screenplay and direction: The direction and screenplay are both gripping and well done.

Performances: All actors were good specially the one’s playing Iranis.

Interesting: Ben Affleck both acts and directs in the movie

USP: Builds tension the right way, keeps the audience interested, suspense.

Downside: Drags on some parts, might be a bit biased view of America’s point of view alone.

Verdict: Aside from some time errors such as the Hollywood sign being distorted in 1980, the movie is entertaining and thrilling, don’t miss it 9/10

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