Cinema At Its Best!

Rating: 10/10 (20 October 2012)

Based loosely on Tony Mendez's account of the historical rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, Ben Affleck's 'Argo' is a movie marvel. A gripping, nail-biting cinematic interpretation of a true story that took place decades back. Affleck takes a career best turn as a story-teller in 'Argo', he delivers a film that demands respect.
'Argo' Synopsis: A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran.
'Argo' opens breathtakingly only to end with a nail-biting, superb culmination. The True Story unfolds intensely & most arrestingly. Affleck directs the film with razor-sharp eye vision & masterful restrain. He also manages to churn some of the best performances this year. He is a lock for Best Director next year! Chris Terrio's Screenplay is also Oscar-Worthy. Cinematography is top-class. Editing is pretty sharp. Art & Costume Design are good.
Performance-Wise: Affleck as Tony Mendez, the protagonist, is believable. Bryan Cranston as Affleck's no-non-sense boss Jack O'Donnell, is terrific. Prehaps a Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actor next year! The Ever-Terrific John Goodman plays Oscar-Winning Make-Up Artist John Chambers & The Legendary Alan Arkin plays a witty producer Lester Siegel. Both the actors are gloriously funny. Kyle Chandler as Hamilton Jordan, leaves a solid impact. Philip Baker Hall as maybe Vice President Mondale, is good. Tate Donovan as Bob Anders, deserves a special mention.
On the whole, 'Argo' is a Knockout. It can win Best Picture next year & it won't be surprising if it actually does!