A sure-fire contender for Best Picture

Rating: 9/10 (15 October 2012)

I've had the great pleasure of seeing this movie before the rest of Australia, and it was such a great film. A mix of thriller, drama and satire, Argo is a sure-fire contender for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Taking place during the Iran Hostage Crisis, Ben Affleck plays a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist who finds out that 6 Americans from the US Embassy have escaped and are now sheltering at the home of the Canadian Ambassador. After watching TV, he comes up with an improbable plan: make a Canadian fake movie and disguise the 6 Americans as members of the Canadian film crew doing location scouting.
The film has lots of tension and some hilarious moments as well. Fantastic acting from the cast and great direction, and the last 30 minutes will have you fearing for their lives. It's one of the best films of the year, and my pick for Best Picture at the next Oscars.