Argo Is Riveting!

Rating: 9/10 (25 October 2012)

The Town was a movie that most certainly gave evidence of Ben Affleck's skills. Argo takes it a step farther. He has grown into, not only an excellent actor, but a smashing director as well. He is one of the best! Here he has created a film that has Oscar written all over it. Very likely for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor as well. From the first sight of the murderous mob of Iranians to the last frightening and infuriating moment, this picture moves you along with your interest totally intact. It is gripping! Many of us remember how this true story unfolded and ended, but never-the-less your attention will not flag. Not for a second. Alan Arkan has one of the best roles ever in this one, and John Goodman continues to get better all the time, too. As dramatic as this was, Affleck allowed Arkan and Goodman to interject a bit of humor to lighten things up now and then. Sheer perfection! This picture is the best I've seen in a while and I've seen some good ones lately. Affleck scores a winner with this movie!