"Argo" is a historical drama/thriller staring and directed by Ben Affleck. Affleck plays Tony Mendez, a CIA operative who devises a daring plan to rescue six diplomats who escaped the takeover of the American Embassy in Iran. The diplomats hide out in the Canadian embassy as "house guests" while the CIA tries to find a plan to rescue them during a very dangerous time in Iran. Mendez criticizes the proposed plans then is inspired by a movie his son is watching to pose as a Hollywood film crew scouting a location to film a science-fiction fantasy film called "Argo." Mendez flies to Hollywood and enlists a make-up artist (John Goodman) and film producer (Alan Arkin) to help create the cover story for his rescue mission.
I really liked this film, which was based on the real-life Mendez's book. I thought the writing and directing were great - the film has good pace and suspense. The supporting acting by Goodman and Arkin, as the Hollywood guys helping create the cover, was really good and added to the film. I would've liked to have seen the "house guest" characters be a little more developed but that would've really changed the focus of the movie from Mendez's character. Nevertheless, I think this is a solid drama/suspense film and Affleck did a good job directing.
Good story and directing, excellent supporting acting: A
I also liked this movie very much. After some thought about this and Zero Dark 30, I am not sure I prefer this one just because it won the oscar. The other didn't get nominated but kept my interest thruout. Both long. Interested in seeing your review.
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