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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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Big Al
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It is important for the viewers of this movie to realize that the story is historical fiction. Many events in the movie were fabricated to dramatize the story. It is okay to do so in a movie if they work, but they don't in this one. For dramatic effects, the scriptwriter follows an old and tired Hollywood formula: imminent danger of exposure, last minute cancellation of the plan, car chase of the plane on the tarmac, etc. I have seen too many movies with that storyline. As a result, the movie is terribly boring. The true story is much more interesting. If all the fabricated dramas were cut out leaving only the true story behind, the movie would have been a lot more authentic and believable. The leading man and director Ben Affleck wears the same expressionless face throughout the movie. He could have done better.
Argo won the Oscar for best picture and the scriptwriter Chris Terrio best writing. The decision reeks of Oscar politics. Critics assert that this happened because the story glorifies Hollywood; the true heroes were the Canadian, and to a lesser extend the New Zealand and the British diplomats, who risked their personal safety to come to the aid of the Americans. Whatever the true story was, Argo remains a boring movie as it is.
Argo won the Oscar for best picture and the scriptwriter Chris Terrio best writing. The decision reeks of Oscar politics. Critics assert that this happened because the story glorifies Hollywood; the true heroes were the Canadian, and to a lesser extend the New Zealand and the British diplomats, who risked their personal safety to come to the aid of the Americans. Whatever the true story was, Argo remains a boring movie as it is.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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It was good from the point of being a fictional movie. Many of the events were made up and the Canadian involvement was suppressed. Giving this movie the Best Picture nod was entirely a political decision.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Too much incorrect "fact" to find it enjoyable. I lived within the military during this actual event and was semi disappointed..
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You don't learn history from watching Hollywood movies
Everybody knows that the role played by the Canadian ambassador in this affair was a lot more important than what is shown in the movie. Read more
Published 2 days ago by P. Brosseau
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film.
This was a good film in that it demonstrated how Hollywood can take a real life and death situation and turn it into a vehicle for its star.
Published 1 month ago by Alexander R Rennie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Very well written , very well, done and will watch it many times over.
I would recommend this one to all my friends
I would recommend this one to all my friends
Published 1 month ago by squirly
3.0 out of 5 stars
where is the story of the canadian connection..
i was expecting more from this movie but it was not as good as it could have been.
it was suspenseful..but it was not that good.
it was suspenseful..but it was not that good.
Published 1 month ago by vito a. pappano
3.0 out of 5 stars
Argo the Film
I would like to consider film Argo from 3 perspectives: Argo as reflection of historic event; Argo and Oscar; and Argo as a cinematographic genre. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alexander Tumanov
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing film!
Ben Affleck does a fantastic job of directing & starring in this film. It is suspenseful and keeps one on the edge of their seat, even though the outcome is known and now history. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maxisback
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie
This was an excellent movie, it moved me in so many ways, and to me that is what makes a awesome movie. I recommend that everyone see this movie.
Published 2 months ago by Donna Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaing
This movie is very real and so entertaining that you cannot afford to miss one instant. The story is fascinating and nerve-racking. I enjoyed it absolutely.
Published 2 months ago by minette
5.0 out of 5 stars
who said ben afleck was a has-been?
admittedly, i was interested in "Argo" because as a Canadian i was amazed we sheltered six Americans in our embassy for about 140 days. Read more
Published 2 months ago by rapture49
5.0 out of 5 stars
A secret operation thrillingly brought to the screen
During the 1979 take-over of the American Embassy in Tehran, six Americans escape and are hidden in the Canadian Embassy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kona
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