Argo

Argo

Rating 8.5 out of 10

When I first saw the previews for Argo my thoughts went to boring political movie based on a true story.  Several friends of mine saw the movie and raved about how good it was.  I'm glad to say it was wrong.  This is a great movie that does not become dull for a minute.

This movie is based on the true story back in 1979 when the Iranian people deposed the Shaw.  They were very upset when the US took him in.  They rushed the US embassy in Tehran and took 52 hostages.  Six Americans were able to sneak out the back door and found their way to the home of the Canadian ambassador.  The noose is beginning to tighten around them as the Iranians start to figure out some are missing and start to look for them.

The CIA is looking for options on how to get them out.  Can't just go in there with tanks and clear them out that way.  After many bad ideas are shot down they come up with posing as a Canadian film crew scouting locations.

What makes this movie work is Ben Affleck with a 70s haircut and beard.  I predict an Oscar nomination and probably a win.  Ben plays CIA agent Tony Mendez who is a specialist in getting people out.  I was surprised to think this happened enough to have a specialist.

Even though I kinda remembered this happening and what the outcome was I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat knowing if they were caught they would be ripped apart by the angry mobs.  Affleck the director absolutely captures the time frame, haircuts, dressing, ect.

I enjoyed this movie alot and highly recommend it.