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Mar 20, 2024tahiti01 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
True story...It is 1980, Iran is rioting and the Canadian Embassy in Iran snatches six American hostages from under the nose of the ayatollahs. Without the Canadians, the Americans would never have escaped… And this film actually…
Jan 11, 2024whiteturtles rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Ben Affleck really pulls off a great mastermind role in this film! 👏
Oct 30, 2023cesmomma rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I was a small child when these events happened. This film did a great job with casting, screenwriting and directing imo. The story stayed focused, told a story in a thrilling and fun manner (and it helped that Hollywood self-deprecated a…
Jun 20, 2023EmilioAlvarez rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I didn't know about the story of Argo. It was interesting but the movie wasn’t really exciting for me. The movie also had a shaky camera and sometimes random zoom ins. I hate those so much that they ruin movies for me. 5/10
Nov 12, 2022johnmatthews8222 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ben Affleck both stars in this movie and directs it. He clearly showed his mettle as a director, since the movie was able to create an incredibly good snapshot of the Iranian Revolution over the Shaw, the clothing and hairstyles of the…
Feb 12, 2022twocollege2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
True story cleverly filmed. It’ll hold your interest till the ending.
Sep 08, 2021FloraWest rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
So, it's an interesting, gripping story well-told. Lots of good performances, really good filmmaking. I was a kid during this era so particularly interesting to see behind the scenes.
Apr 27, 2020Janice21383 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
If you're not troubled by lack of accuracy, trashing the reputations of your allies, and taking credit for things you didn't do -- and the makers of this film sure weren't -- you will love this movie. Some other films you might also like:…
Sep 04, 2019SAPL454 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
MRI PERF The amazing 1980 rescue of American hostages in Iran, which is based on true events. AUD R
Apr 02, 2019akirakato rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Directed by Ben Affleck in 2012 based on the book "The Master of Disguise" by the CIA operative Tony Mendez, this American docudrama depicts the escape of the six diplomats under the guise of filming a fake Hollywood SF flick during the…
Feb 11, 2019
Good action, drama flick. Imperfect Hollywood history. Not a documentary. Not meant to be one. Interesting HOW the escape was planned/managed with Hollywood slight of hand. BTW These Americans are not the group of Americans freed when…
Sep 04, 2018SusyHendrix rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A good suspense flick, well-acted (especially by Alan Arkin and John Goodman, who stole every scene they were in) and competently directed by Ben Affleck.
Jul 12, 2018Reading_Right rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Many (many) facts are in error (this also includes the opening narration), and ALL the dialog and many situations are just made up! Typical Follywood. The film is Produced by two ardent Dems (Affect & Looney) and is a thinly veiled add…
May 17, 2018Nooksack20 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A good movie about a heroic mission. Those who complain about the details of historical inaccuracy are most likely defendants of the Carter Administration's cowardice during this period. The rest is dead on accurate.
Jan 21, 2018reginator_22 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I was entertained by Argo! Thought it was a good flick.
Oct 10, 2016Amada_Kavanagh rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A disappointment - the movie's documentary style techniques suggest historical authenticity and there are many lies throughout the movie. Just more American propaganda to instill Patriotism and paint Iranians as the bad guys. There were…
Jun 03, 2016TSCPL_ChrisB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Super Intense. Maybe too intense. I knew largely how the film was going to end, and yet my heart was racing. While I recognize that for many this is a sign of a good movie, personally I didn't like it. It made what was an interesting story…
May 23, 2016Winner3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow!!! Quite surprised with this movie. Definitely worth my time.
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Apr 20, 2016bookishdl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Terrific movie despite the skewed version of who helped who in this event. Extremely well acted and great building of suspense (even though I know it was never quite that close) but terrifying to think that in today's climate, those…
Feb 24, 2016olivia_hamer rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Watch the bonus for a closer glimpse at how it may have really gone down. We really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it: history/ good story telling/ good character acting/ suspense/ learning more about a well known Canadian story .
Nov 09, 2015DesLi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This movie is based on a true story. Well produced & good acting. Entertaining!
Oct 30, 2015
This may have been a good movie (debatable!) but is a typical American slant on events and is more fiction than fact. The true story is found in "Our Man in Tehran" where Ken Taylor, the Canadian Ambassador, gives a full account of the…
Sep 11, 2015tenet rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 8/10.
Jul 25, 2015m_g_5_ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Was intrigued by the Canadian connection in this movie as well as its winning the 2013 Oscar Best Picture and after reading through history and then watching this movie, I can personally say that this is one of my favorite political…
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Jul 10, 2015Quimeras rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Fast-paced walking in the halls of government buildings, seemingly urgent phone calls and messages received at the last minute are some of the artifices employed to add thrills to an otherwise humdrum plot. Perhaps a documentary would…