I love it when movies are both educational and enjoyable.

Rating: 9/10 (5 November 2012)

Ben Affleck has proved to be a successful actor-turned-director, what with "The Town" and "Gone Baby Gone" being well-liked, and "Argo" does not disappoint. Excellently cast, well-paced, and accurate, it's quite a masterpiece in a time when 'original' movies are few and far between. (Yeah, it's based on true events, but it's the first mainstream movie to do so for this event.) All the higher-ups and big players (John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, etc.) work wonderfully together, and there isn't a single kink in their roles or interactions. The opening infographics were especially cool (they are just like the ones in "The Kingdom"). If you don't mind the swearing and want to learn a little bit about the past, I completely recommend this movie.