Amazing *Spoiler*

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 2012)

An absolutely amazing film. After watching The Town, I often wondered how Ben Affleck could top that. Well, ARGO did that, and more. The film is a perfect balance of drama, intensity, suspense, and laugh out loud funny. Even though you knew the hostages got out, the film was so well done, that it kept you on the edge of your seat till the very end.
I went into the movie thinking that it would be about the hostages and how they escaped, but Ben was brilliant with his direction of explaining what went into planning and executing the escape. The cast of characters were perfect, with Alan Arkin and John Goodman delivering a performance that you won't soon forget. An all around amazing film.
On a serious note, we always hear when the CIA fails a mission or otherwise screws the pooch. What we don't hear about are the incredible success stories, which are often classified. Bryan Cranston summed it up very simply by saying if they wanted attention, they would have joined the circus. Much like many of our soldiers and agents in arms, their sacrifices for this country will never be known. This is one of the rare instances we get to see what really happened, and Ben Affleck did a fantastic job telling this story. Tony Mendez, I salute you and others like you.