'If I'm going to make a fake movie, it's going to be a fake hit'

Rating: Null/10 (3 March 2013)

Alright, so 'Argo' may arguably be a bit propagandist. It's not easy making a politically themed film without taking sides. However, 'Argo' does attempt to stay true to the facts and historically accurate (even though a little dramatized). That aside, it's a highly entertaining film. Of course we know what will happen in the end but Affleck and his actors/co-stars succeed in creating tension and maintain an element of suspense.
However, what I liked most about 'Argo' is the humour. The timing is superb as it never feels out of place. Alan Arkin and John Goodman are terrific. Their scenes, including those with Affleck, are among the highlights of this film. Together, they deliver some of the best lines. Other actors, Bryan Cranston, Kyle Chandler, Clea DuVall, Scoot McNairy, Chris Messina, Victor Garber and Kerry Bishé are very effective.
It's quite a decently shot film. Sound designing is pretty good. The 'Iranian landscape' is exotic enough. Editing is first rate.
Affleck has come a long way. After being written off as an actor once he reached the peak of his stardom, he's maintained a low profile, allowing his work to do the speaking and it's spoken well for him so far. He's grown as an actor (as is evident in 'Hollywoodland', 'State of Play', 'Extract', 'The Town') and 'Argo' shows that he continues to grow as a director.