The next movie vying for the Oscar is Argo, a little film directed by Ben Affleck that has already received the highest of accolades from the Golden Globes (Best Drama Movie, Best Director) and the Screen Actors Guild Awards (Best Ensemble Cast in a Film). Argo is based on the true events of 1979, whereby CIA operatives attempted to rescue six American diplomats held hostage in Iran under the guise of a sci-fi film crew. If you’re turned off by political content, don’t be! This thriller is all about the suspense and the heart, and the boring stuff seems to fade in the background behind this amazing story.
rating: ★★★★
Ben Affleck deserves all the praise he’s getting for this little masterpiece, and he’s quickly proving himself as a contender amongst the big shot directors of Hollywood (despite missing out on being nominated for Best Director at the Oscars – complete blasphemy!). This film is wonderfully directed by Benny, and somehow he’s also found the time to star in the movie alongside a fabulously talented cast including Alan Arkin, who has also been nominated for his supporting role, the always-amazing Bryan Cranston, and the jolly good John Goodman. The film is well made and well written, but the true triumph of the film is the tension. So. Much. Tension. If you’re a nail biter,I’d be bandaiding my fingertips before leaving for the cinema, lest your nails become gnawed and bloody. You’ve been warned.
My only quibble with the film is the American patriotism that got a little over the top and schmaltzy towards the end, which in a way seemed to villainize Iran. Speaking to those who have seen the movie more than once, it also appears that once you know what happens, the film loses all that suspense; unfortunate as it is one of the film’s best attributes. Alas, while it mightn’t stand up over multiple viewings, I recommend at trip to the cinema to support this wonderful movie. Argo is a go!
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