Great film, if you ignore the lies

Rating: 3/10 (5 September 2013)

This is a great film, well executed and full of suspense.
However I did take exception at the dishonest representation of the US's involvement in events, as summarised by Wikipedia:
"...the film gives the impression that the CIA managed the rescue almost single handedly, when in fact it was primarily orchestrated by the Canadians. Former President Jimmy Carter acknowledged this in an interview in 2013, whilst also praising the film. In addition, the film incorrectly states that the six American diplomats were turned away by the British and New Zealand embassies. The American diplomats actually spent one night in a British diplomatic compound before it was agreed by all involved that the residence of the Canadian Ambassador would be better suited."(Wikipedia: Canadian Caper)
I would have given this a much higher score had Canada's involvement been portrayed fairly and the lies about the British and New Zealand embassies had been omitted. As a film about a factual political event which could still have been excellent if told truthfully, I don't see why it needed to be used as a vehicle for US self-congratulation.
Shame that what is superficially a fantastic film becomes quite disappointing when you do some research.