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4.5
But thats what cinema does and I cant imagine this story playing out any better than it does here. Keith & the Movies
3.8
The film glides skillfully from the perilous front lines of international espionage to the lower reaches of show business and back again, quietly draw .. Av Club
4.5
Argo is never less than wildly entertaining, but a major part of its power is that it so ominously captures the kickoff to the world were in now.A EW
4.0
A secondary storyline about Mendez family life is a sweet detour, but a distraction, too.Nonetheless, Argo is a thriller that nearly stands up to the .. Common Sense Media
3.8
As the movie arrives at the inevitable escape attempt, Affleck delivers with a terrifically enacted climax that drew a vocal reaction from the Telluri .. Indie Wire
4.0
Though Afflecks charm serves the films lighter aspects as a snarky con man yarn, the star may be the one dubious casting choice in the central dramas .. Variety
4.0
Argo is simply a decent drama that mostly gets by on its performances and Afflecks concentrated direction. We Got This Covered
4.5
It is the kind of story that absolutely deserves to be a movie, and Affleck proves himself the perfect man for the job. We Got This Covered
4.5
Argo is a terrifically entertaining thriller thats based on a true incident that occurred in 1980 at the height of the American hostage crisis in Iran .. Austin Chronicle
2.5
No one would deny the thrill of seeing the Americans affect their daring escape.
4.5
Without relying on frenetic editing gimmicks or overblown violence, Affleck adroitly executes each sequence, nicely building tension with intelligence .. Screen Daily
4.5
Thankfully, Argo quickly moves into its third act, and doesnt let up on the gas. Collider
3.5
Argo is a crackerjack political thriller told with intelligence, great period detail and a surprising amount of nutty humor for a serious look at the .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Its way too many endings for one film and slackens the films taut pace to a crawl.
4.4
Argo looks like a smaller undertaking, plays like a big Hollywood movie and succeeds despite the hundreds of ways it could have failed. Paste Magazine
3.0
With stakes this high creating sustained tension is more important than ever. IGN
4.0
Hollywood itself didnt have much to do with it; part of the cover story involved a government sanctioned independent studio, which was supposedly scou .. E Film Critic
4.0
Rarely do serious films allow themselves to be this funny, and given the results here its hard not to wonder why: Argos thriller and comedy elements w .. Telegraph
4.5
Affleck easily orchestrates this complex film with 120 speaking parts as it moves from inside the Beltway espionage thriller to inside Hollywood dark ..
5.0
That a now de classified tale from the 1979 Iran hostage crisis should make for such engrossing cinema is no surprise, either. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
It leaves the daring to the plot itself and allows the crackerjack precision of the story be what blows you away. Cinema Blend
5.0
Argo is movie magic.Ben Afflecks third directorial outing, is an entertaining, real life, race the clock thriller that nabs you at the start and never .. Ny Daily News
5.0
This is a story that sounds almost too crazy for Hollywood, perhaps that is why it is one of the best and enthralling movies of 2012.This is real dram .. JoBlo
4.5
It has something for everyone, and its the kind of film Hollywood should make more. JoBlo
4.0
The film fulfills its promise of being worthwhile genre entertainment (no more, no less), and gets boosted by a good cast, good script, and the luck o .. Screen Rant
3.8
All of this pumps up the adrenaline, but numbs the brain in an onslaught of conventional thriller filler.Its too bad. The Globe And Mail
4.4
Argos white knuckle nail biter of a climax takes liberties with how events played out in real life.But while Affleck and screenwriter Chris Terrio hav .. Philly
3.8
The line typifies the movies ample sense of humor, and my one quibble with the movie is that it never really reconciles the two strands of plot and to .. Philly
4.0
The film doesnt favour one side over the other. Also, the dramatisation is not without its light moments.
3.5
In our time of mixed views of and messages from Iran, we want to keep this story in perspective. Spirituality And Practice
5.0
Affleck and screenwriter Chris Terrio could have easily turned this far fetched tale into a farce. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
It keeps everything superficial and styled like an old fashioned patriotic film. Sover
4.4
The crisp pacing of Afflecks direction allows Argo to feel shorter than its 120 minute running time.The movie is exciting without resorting to the sta .. ReelViews
4.5
A nail biter of the highest order, Argo is a crackerjack mix of world politics, classic screen suspense, and knowing Hollywood ribbing, creating a str .. Blu Ray
3.5
Affleck employs the gritty look of a 1970s era film, and manages to make the disparate story elements play seamlessly. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
Geographically he may have succeeded, but making an anti Iranian action flick in Hollywood isnt exactly a daring act. Chicago Reader
3.8
Affleck has a firm grip on the material, both in terms of the abridged characterizations and the crisp establishment of each barrier in the characters .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
The helmer takes the usual liberties with the events but this is only to further fuel the exciting true story.
3.8
The helmer takes the usual liberties with the events but this is only to further fuel the exciting true story.
5.0
Ben Afflecks Argo is a superbly crafted and darkly funny real life political thriller, with pitch perfect performances. Usa Today
3.8
Actor Ben Affleck makes his directorial debut here, and it goes without saying that the film is a far more accomplished and flat out compelling piece .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video Ben Affleck has delivered .. The Times
3.5
This is a good movie, but there is no way it should be nominated for Best Picture. Lariat
5.0
It might still be early in the Best Picture award race season, but this is clearly one of the top front runners.(Full Content Review for Parents also .. Screen It
5.0
Their screen counterparts look a lot like them.The only surprise is that nobody has bothered to dust off the original script of Argo and make the thin .. Independent
5.0
Ben Afflecks thriller lands on British screens while memories of the latest Bond film are still fresh. Independent
4.4
Ben Affleck doesnt merely direct Argo, he directs the hell out of it, nailing the quickening pace, the wayward humor, the nerve frying suspense. There .. Rolling Stone
3.5
A brief survey of songs from a six year period (1968 1974) of Aretha Franklins 61 year recording career shows there were many more levels to this sing .. Pop Matters
4.0
A brief survey of songs from a six year period (1968 1974) of Aretha Franklins 61 year recording career shows there were many more levels to this sing .. Pop Matters
4.0
Its actually the perfect name, but it is not as if the title resonates with first time hearers whove yet to see the film.The movie is based on a true .. The Wrap
3.8
But its a well told story thats timely, topical and thoroughly entertaining. News Day
3.8
But Argo is enjoyable on its own terms, conventional as they are. Cs Monitor
5.0
This allows Affleck to offer some white knuckle suspense for a grand show and a slam bang ending to Argo thats guaranteed to have audiences cheering. New York Post
4.0
Such quibbles aside, Argo is a hugely enjoyable espionage thriller. Hindustan Times
4.0
Three decades after the fact, Argo is finally a major motion picture: not a campy tale of invading space aliens, but a gripping drama of escaping dipl .. Film Journal International ..
1.5
In short, theyre doing everything that real producers would do, making a real movie. The Guardian
5.0
It re creates the mood of an era, a nations frustration and anger, all while rollicking along with a crackling adventure. Az Central
3.8
You understand why were getting the caper story its exciting!.Its fun! Boston
2.5
ARGO General BASED on a true story, Ben Afflecks third feature as director gives new meaning to the term Hollywood escapism. Smh
4.5
By its final fade, Argo feels like more than just a thriller even a thriller with real thrills and serious Oscar buzz. Npr
4.4
Ben Afflecks third outing as a director is an impressive mix of serious suspense filmmaking and ironic, mood lightening humor. Star Tribune
4.5
Argo is simply a fantastic movie: very funny, hugely suspenseful, enormously intelligent, beautifully presented in every possible way.
3.1
The film is a whopper of a tale, one designed for Oscar nominations, Best Picture and Best Director among them.The enthusiasm is understandable. Toronto Star
4.2
Affleck deserves credit for casting each and every role in the story with superlative character actors. Emanuellevy
3.0
I needed a little more light and a lot less drama.Argo t bored waiting for it. Guardian
5.0
The 1934 film version was a big success for Leslie Howard, who seven years later updated the story to the outbreak of the second world war as Pimperne .. Guardian
3.0
Part of what makes this headspinning story believable is the fact that it pans out in an oddly uncomplicated way. Guardian
4.4
Argo is a stark remindermuch needed right nowthat the worst situations can often produce the greatest of human feats and goodwill. Q Network
5.0
Ben Afflecks movie tells an amazing but true story set against the context of the Iranian hostage crisis. Daily Mail
4.5
In the end, Affleck continues building his career with yet another truly excellent drama that carries with it substance, entertainment value, and rele .. Cinema Crazed
4.0
To Ben Afflecks credit, hes made a terrific, pulse elevating thriller that will leave the audience cheering, and also something more than that. Salon
4.0
But Argo provides just enough grit to sand down the edges of the audiences disbelief. Slate
4.0
A shame, because until this final reel, this is one truly taut experience. Flim List
4.0
He is the clearest thinking, most emotionally honest and relatable person here. Empire
4.0
Affleck knows how to keep a tight grip on a story, gets better at ratcheting tension with every film and displays a fearlessness when it comes to mixi .. Eye For Film
5.0
As a real life human drama, it is extraordinary. As a thrilling movie experience, it is unmissable
5.0
Director/actor Ben Affleck adroitly combines the strength of a sensational, true life story with relevant, politically charged suspense thats strategi .. Susang Ranger
5.0
The violence contained in the action sequences never overrides the directors sense of dramatic understatement.Argo is a triumph. Observer
4.5
These Hollywood scenes are very funny without devolving into silly parody. Movies
4.0
Mendez, however, has an even better idea.Well, not a better one, but a more ridiculous one: how about making a movie New Yorker
5.0
Chris Terrios quick witted, intelligent screenplay brims with great lines and observations at the absurdity of the plot and Hollywood generally withou .. Express
4.2
Maybe a bit too manipulative on paper, the performances by allbut especially McNairy at the endlet us forget any and all contrivance. The Film Stage
4.4
The propulsive hostage thriller Argo, the third feature directed by Ben Affleck, just plain works. Chicago Tribune
4.0
A well written and expertly paced recount of an unbelievably true story that boldly announces itself as the first real contender of Oscar season. Bullz-Eye
4.0
The details make for a rip roaring story, which Affleck invests with old school directorial lan. The Irish Times
4.2
Argo has at least a dozen quotable and comic bon mots, but its humor is mostly tension relief from excruciatingly intense and coiled do or die situati .. Blogs Indie Wire
5.0
This is movie storytelling at its best, and if it didnt play out quite this way in real life, it should have. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
Its the kind of movie that wins Oscars, sure, but its also consistently entertaining and socially conscious without being heavy handed. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Surprisingly enjoyable, given that you may have little prior commitment to this story and only mildly fancy Affleck. Standard
3.0
What keeps things real are potty mouthed, anti Hollywood, anti Washington gags (from first time scriptwriter Chris Terrio), delivered, West Wing style .. Standard
4.5
...a taut tale that can keep you on the edge of your seat...Affleck again shows that he is one of the best directors in Hollywood. Tony Medley
2.5
Debut screenwriter Joshuah Bearman comes at the material all wrong. Coles Mithey
3.5
Affleck is working from a terrific script by Chris Terrio that imbues humor into what would normally be a grim subject, but that humor is really broug ..
4.2
Afflecks eye as a director is relentlessly curious, constantly looking for the details that sell the emotion or the tension or the subtext, and it fee .. Hit Fix
4.2
With one of the better ensembles in recent memory, Affleck purposely gives his cast room to shine while not diminishing the risks Mendez took. Hit Fix
4.0
Its a well paced and gripping entertainment certainly, even if you might roll your eyes at the contrived race against the clock climax. Cnn
5.0
Argo isnt just fascinating because its a true story, its fascinating because Affleck tells the story well, building tension while always maintaining a .. Aisle Seat
3.5
This refresher course sets the table for a movie that spans improbable psychic distances: from Washington to Hollywood to Istanbul to Tehran.Affleck b .. Movie Habit
4.4
The movie is not once in a lifetime good, nor probably even once in a decade good.But it is very good on many levels. Movie Habit
4.4
Set in 1979, the picture is suffused with a passion for filmmaking, if also a tinge of wistfulness for that bygone era in filmmaking. Film Freak Central
3.8
Its time, if it wasnt already, to acknowledge that Ben Affleck is a pretty darn fine filmmaker. Oregon Live
3.8
Thats a real testament to the artistry and talent of everyone involved. Movies Tv Guide
5.0
The final escape will have you on the edge of your seat as he slowly builds suspense. Maki At The Movies
1.5
The subject matter hasnt lost any of its edge, especially with the continued bedlam in the Middle East.
4.0
With star and the films director Ben Affleck sporting his best bushy beard and playing a genial spook, Argo turns out to be an enjoyable and polished .. Mirror
4.5
The climax is edited with frame to frame timing to provoke the greatest amount of electrigying intensity. Varia Gate
4.4
Also playing the lead role, this is his most entertaining effort so far.It balances comedy and tension quite perfectly. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Nailing the tension, the terror and the gallows humour of its story without resorting to jingoism or losing sight of its political context, Argo is a .. Digital Spy
4.0
Published on Oct 26, 2012 Argo starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman is reviewed reviewed by Ben Mankiewicz (host of Turn .. You Tube
4.5
Argo is a supremely constructed popcorn flick, a political thriller taut as piano wire and a Hollywood satire funnier than most comedies on the subjec .. Tamp A Bay
4.0
Afflecks resurgence continues with a solid third directorial outing, and great performances from the entire cast. Star Burst Magazine
5.0
It would be deserved.There wasnt a single minute in this entire thrilling film where I wasnt one hundred percent entertained. Abc
5.0
Its rare when a movie star legitimately transitions into a filmmaker. Kansas City
4.0
Argo works as both a tense espionage thriller and pointed Hollywood satire. Digital Spy
3.8
He delivers a quick, entertaining two hours, offering unembellished heroism and loads of tension while our country works to protect its own without co .. Red Eye Chicago
4.0
Argo lacks a certain visual verve that good espionage thrillers need. The Stranger
4.5
As movie fans, we are always wary of the words based on a true story..Or, in the case of Argo, the incredible true story! Cleve Land
4.0
Affleck is becoming a more skillful director with each passing project, and in terms of both technical accomplishment and entertainment value, Argo is .. Independent Ie
3.1
There will be no dispelling here that Argo is reasonably solid, capably acted, and worth at least a single look.A truly great film, though Dustin Put Man
4.5
An onscreen ringing phone hasnt created as much discomfort since The Matrix. Stuff
4.5
Instead, it keeps us engaged through terrific characters who are beautifully played by a lively cast. Contact Music
4.4
Ben Afflecks Argo is the best kind of Hollywood movie, a gripping, suspenseful story leavened with dry grim humor and resolved in well earned uplift. Ar Kansas Online
1.9
More disconcerting, however, is the fuel the picture relies on to generate its suspense: an unsettling combination of American jingoism and old fashio .. Larsen On Film
5.0
Its a tidal wave of action and tension we ride pretty much until the end of the film. Christianity Today
5.0
Argo is one of the years most entertaining and satisfying films, a thoughtful thriller that keeps you on edge without resorting to cheap tricks. Hollywood And Fine
5.0
No one can resist a story based on declassified truth and in Argos case, no one should.The broad strokes of this so ridiculous it must be true tale in .. The Arts Desk
5.0
LOO PROBLEMS Emmerdale fans spot major blunder with Rebecca being held captive by Lachlan CHARITYS SECRET Emmerdales Charity Dingle has a secret son h .. The Sun
4.0
Perhaps most important of all Affleck has delivered a significant film that revealed a long secret chapter in American intelligence history. Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
Its not particularly surprising that Affleck has crafted one of the years finest films.
4.5
Watching it is mostly an enjoyable experience, and only slightly frustrating at whats left unsaid. Ign
4.2
The use of dramatic licence in the finale is too obvious but aside, Argo is a solid dramatic thriller that is informative, entertaining and gripping. The Film Pie
4.7
Taut, intelligent, funny, timely and thoroughly entertaining. Finally, there comes along a Hollywood movie made for adults. Nyc Movie Guru
4.4
The result is an anything could go wrong at any moment scenario with a skin of their teeth finale. Js Online
3.5
Now playing A solid piece of entertainment as well as a timely and exciting encapsulation of real life historical intrigue, Argo shows actor director .. Straight
4.5
Argo Synopsis Based on true events, Argo chronicles the life or death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of th .. Movie Web
2.0
Affleck needed a stylish touch of sleight of hand to sustain the suspense required to elevate the third act above a typical Bourne sequel.It also suff .. Sandiego Reader
5.0
Every once in awhile, I see a film and just know that it will resonate with every demographic around the country. Hollywood Chicago
4.5
It trades the self important barking of most CIA thrillers for quietly effective moments and gives up predictable action setpieces in favor of strikin .. Cinemix Tape
4.0
Affleck strikes a nice balance between creating a thriller in the common sense of the term action, suspense and guns while also offering up a psycholo .. Shockya
3.5
The improvisatory approach clearly works better for the cameramen than for the actors, though, as some of Argos most visually engrossing sequences are .. Film Comment
3.5
An undeniably fun watch inlaid with a tricky grasp of geopolitics and some pretty major tonal wobbles. Sbs
4.5
The best bad idea not only saves six American lives but manages to win an Oscar. Solzy At The Movies
5.0
Argo is a masterclass in sustained tension, and Affleck has paced the movie perfectly, making two hours fly by for us while lasting a lifetime for his .. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Affleck directs the script sure footedly and creates suspense everywhere. Crave Online
5.0
Further impressive is the scribes ability to wring black humour out of the fraught situation without surrendering the inherent humanity on both sides. What Culture
5.0
The result is a booster shot of pure adrenaline and one of 2012s best and most exciting films. Mercury News
3.8
Its a strange, albeit most watchable, blend of inside Hollywood comedy and race against the clock docudrama. Bitly
4.0
Its to Afflecks credit that he manages to knit Hollywood levity into the genuinely gripping question of whether the embassy Americans can pull this of .. Scots Man
4.0
As a result, their enormously entertaining film tells one hell of a story but not a necessarily poignant or powerful one. No La
5.0
Dont blame your faulty memory or youthful age if you have little or no knowledge of them. Post Gazette
3.8
Theres not a lot of real depth to the characters since this is an ensemble piece and every person gets just a little screen time and serves a distinct .. Scene Stealers
4.0
Affleck is better than that.His name should now inspire delight and excitement in anyone that glimpses it on a movie poster, and for the longest time .. Streaming Quickflix
5.0
A movie studio, Orson Welles famously said, is the best toy a boy ever had. Wsj
2.5
It might have been interesting if Argo had been made by an Iranian director, but the fake movie shenanigans would probably have never occurred to the .. East Bay Express
2.5
Argo is a skillful, dramatic entertainment. Its slick. But in its rush to be feel good, Argo sacrifices a lot such as depth and credibility. It has th .. Tony Mack
4.5
However, amid the sometimes dour and often tense times in the lives of the trapped Americans, Affleck manages to deliver some bitingly hilarious momen .. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.5
I hope it will put a small dent in the lasting perception of the episode as an epic American disaster. New Republic
4.5
This is the kind of movie that would be beyond ridiculous if it werent true. From The Balcony
4.0
Seven Psychopaths doesnt jell, but its enough of a crowd pleaser to make you worried about how pleased the crowd around you is. Ny Mag
5.0
This is one of the best American mainstream movies of the year and another taut, terrific film from director Affleck.Truly unmissable. The National
4.0
Mockery within the confines of the film itself would have made Argo a less gauche entertainment. New States Man
5.0
This is a great story with good performances but anyone uncomfortable with nudity in a film may not want to see The Sessions. Review Express
5.0
Ben Affleck is one of this generations best directors and Argo is a tight, engaging thriller. Cinema Sight
4.0
With Affleck leading by example, Argo creates a sense of tension and trepidation you wouldnt have expected from a true story like this. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.5
Not so much.Argo is a solid but very ordinary film with patriotic and inspirational elements which is to say that, yes, the Academy should probably sa .. Entertainment Time
5.0
It is a pulse racing thriller, the kind of which Hollywood all too rarely takes a risk on. Trespass Mag
5.0
But for me, what really signals that Affleck is shaping up to be the smartest actor turned director since Clint Eastwood is what he doesnt do in this .. Daily Star
5.0
Argo helps cement his (Afflecks) new reputation as a fine film maker, one who should hear his name called when Oscar nominations are announced. Media Mikes
4.0
It is the tense story that the viewer is most focused on, and the performances blend in perfectly. Daily Film Fix
5.0
Vacation photographs often capture perfect moments in favorite places. Qc Times
4.0
If the aim is to draw a parallel between the artifice of Hollywood and the spy trade, Argo never quite comes together, but it is a well executed thril .. Fw Weekly
4.4
Its not quite high art, but Affleck makes a potboiler here, joining the upper ranks of actors turned directors. Columbus Alive
4.5
It is that moment of hopelessness and despair seen on the faces of these wonderful actors that captures the audience and makes the struggle seem so ge .. Reel Talk Online
3.0
For any audience, it is a thriller that provides constant rising tension and actual thrills. Assignment X
1.5
The momentum doesnt last for long as the story shifts to Mendez in the United States. Spectrum Culture
4.0
Beautifully balanced and never undercutting the seriousness and importance of the story, the comic relief gives the film a well earned uplift. Cairo 360
4.0
Its simply a welcome throwback to airtight storytelling and the kind of government themed, 70s era thrillers that once left you on the edge of your se .. Washington City Paper
4.5
And finally Afflecks performance as Tony Mendez serves as the conscience of the film. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
Affleck offers a passive performance a role that moves the story forward and quietly calls the shots, but makes little noise about it. Toledo Blade
3.5
And another.You wonder how Hitchcock created suspense without doing this. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.2
Its his skill as a director that sets this film apart from most political thrillers.The film is well paced, absorbing and believable. Movie Chambers
4.0
Its flag waving stuff but executed with such panache that you overlook the unlikelihood of the overheated denouement and just sit back an enjoy a drum .. Sky
4.5
Both a riveting spy thriller and an emotionally engaging piece of historical filmmaking. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.5
With a tale that is smart, riveting, yet also surprisingly personal and funny, Affleck manages to give the CIA the applause it so richly deserves but .. World Wng
5.0
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4.5
K: Such a well made film, Affleck paints a great picture, and Ill tell you what.1980s Iran Schmoes Know
4.4
The result is a wholly entertaining film.It effectively pushes viewers to the edge of their seats while telling its tale with a liberal dose of ironic .. Illinois Times
5.0
As the frenzy builds and the captives sink deeper into doubt, Affleck ratchets up the tension through relentless pacing never dizzying, despite the he .. Ut Sandiego
3.0
The patently absurd script reading complete with hopeful actors dressed as robots and intergalactic princesses borders on the ludicrous. Aarp
4.2
His latest flick Argo is a gripping, sometimes fun movie that feels like it is trying to hard to be a best picture. Eclipse Magazine
5.0
Ultimately, Argo is a bona fide, suspense filled thriller with a terrific cast, and wow! Abc News Go
4.4
Argo is consistently tense, entertaining and watchable. After Gone Baby Gone, The Town and now this, Affleck is a bigger star behind the camera than i .. MLive.com
3.5
The final half hour of the film in which the escape plan is executed, is probably the most riveting cinema that Affleck has yet crafted, as the deadly .. Hey U Guys
4.5
After the frame is built, the plan is set in motion, and the tight pace and constant tension zip you along towards one of those finales where, once it ..
3.8
Its more fine filmmaking from Affleck, though it feels less personal and soulful than his previous hometown genre exercises. Movie Line
4.0
Argo is an excellent thriller, displaying genre filmmaking at its best. Cinema Autopsy
1.5
The film plays out in the broadest of broad strokes with Affleck employing a lowest common denominator tone that would make the most hackneyed of Holl .. Patrick Nabarro
3.5
But he lands some good cracks about Hollywood, and the emotions feel real enough even in thriller mode. Pgh City Paper
4.0
Ben Afflecks wildly entertaining thriller Argo is further proof of the old Hollywood adage that fiction is stranger than truth after all. O Canada
3.5
Its a more deserving film than a lot of recent Best Picture winners.Count me among its admirers. Looking Closer
4.5
From here the stage is set to tell a grand tale and Affleck handles it like a master storyteller. The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
Its still a tale of American heroism, its a cinch, though the film defers Mendess heroic certification to the final minutes, and in a quiet and much m .. Bangkok Post
3.5
First time screenwriter Chris Terrio keeps the interaction and dialogue between characters moving briskly, but finds difficultly in building tension w .. Sa Current
4.4
He stumbled through cinematic missteps (Forces of Nature) and laughable stinkers (Gigli, Reindeer Games), with only the occasional gem.Now, the Afflec .. Paloalto Online
4.5
It is hard to make a history film that is both believable and exciting. Leepers Us
4.5
But what could have been an overly self congratulatory effort ends up both a gripping yarn and a wryly comic look at the movie industry itself. Blogs Houston Press
4.0
Thats thanks to the direction, the performances, and the minimalist yet engaging emotional economy of the script.Argo is solid cinematic craftsmanship .. Brightest Young Things
4.0
Based on the recently declassified tale of one of historys most remarkable hostage rescues, Argo is a meaty thriller thats both absorbing and terrific .. Daily Record
4.0
But, luckily, Affleck is on fine form in front of the camera as a hero who fails to gain widespread recognition (the whole countrys watching you. Daily Record
5.0
Argo works 100 percent as a straight up hard boiled thriller, but its deeper thematic current is about trust. Japan Times
4.0
Affleck and screenwriter Chris Terrio deliver a tense, absorbing thriller that is just as laugh out loud funny as it is a nail biter. Fox News
4.4
This overall relaxed yet confident inside out command of the material paired with Afflecks equally confident trust in his collaborators is ultimately .. The Movie Report
4.0
But Argo moves smoothly through its paces, never dragging or stumbling even as the movie switches gears through tight spy thriller to Hollywood comedy .. Cines Nark
4.0
The picture is an almost one of a kind mix of political thriller and Hollywood satire. 7 Dvt
4.5
It is startling how recent events have lent Argo an almost uncanny currency in the process highlighting sobering current realities downplayed by the m .. Nc Register
4.0
Its a noble ambition, and one that produces a consistently engaging and exciting result, but as was the case with 2005s serious thriller set it also r .. Ultra Culture
4.5
The movies pulse is juiced by a lot of obvious fictional embellishment. Ma Cleans
4.0
Given todays headline news from the Middle East, it seems not only frighteningly, jarringly real, but like it could easily have happened last week. American Profile
4.0
You can find out more details at Second Chance Pets.When I find the time to escape my animals and work I love to travel. Jo Reviews
2.0
I was living in Pittsburgh throughout the Canadian Caper (late 1979 early 1980).When the escape of six American hostages hit the news, I couldnt buy a .. James Wegg Review
5.0
But his best work to date is Argo a film that blends both powerful dramatics with the trappings of a political thriller. The Reel Deal
5.0
Its engaging from start to finish, and the performances are fantastic. Access Hollywood
4.5
Every now and then, though, a movie that doesnt mean to be timely becomes timely by accident. Every Movie Hasalesson
5.0
Argo is an enthralling and deliciously entertaining movieand a deserved triumph for its star and director. Windy City Media Group
4.5
Django Unchained Quentin Tarantinos brilliant bad ass black/white buddy caper, a fitting response to D.W. Griffiths rancid brilliance in Birth of a Na .. Bay Area Reporter
0.5
Its a fascinating study on the type of firebrands that dominate politics. Awards Daily
5.0
...incredibly entertaining, lucid crowd pleaser. Im that people may hear the synopsis and go Oh, thats not my thing, because Argo is everyones thing: .. The Crat
4.0
With a tension right out of the best of Hitchcock, Affleck directs Chris Terrios masterful screenplay with a restraint that never overplays the comic .. Culture Catch
4.5
Its a political thriller in which we go in knowing the outcome, but the film continually surprises us and keeps us dancing on a razors edge of suspens .. Ticket Sarasota
4.0
The adventure concludes in a torrent of movie magic that cascades nonstop through the breathless final hour. Parallax View
2.5
Nothing spectacular to write home about but certainly a cut above average American thriller framed with close, prickly cinematography and intuitive ac .. Blogs Crikey
3.8
Especially the way it captures the velvety lushness of Afflecks beard. Filmdrunk Uproxx
4.0
a skillful juggling of what could have been a tonally inconsistent shambles.
3.5
It is basic to the films appeal that the movie people are smarter and funnier than the politicos. Truth Dig
4.5
Still, theres more to Argo than Affleck, and thats what were here to discuss. Next Best Picture
4.5
Affleck has not only reminded us that his best performances come when hes in control, but that hes also a considerable force behind the camera. Deep Focus Review
4.5
For those who remember the 444 days of America holding its collective breath over the plight of those hostages, the fear and dread is palpable. Dayton City Paper
3.1
Hoy es la entrega del Oscar 2013 y aqui estan, listadas en orden de preferencia, todas las cintas nominadas que he visto . Ernestodiez Martinez
4.4
While Im not buying into the early Oscar hype for Argo, it is a gripping and exciting story that is mostly true and mostly authentic. Planit North West
4.5
You cannot call it a comedy, you cannot even call it a straight book to film adaptation but you can call Argo so many other things: a satirical politi ..
4.5
The product it churns out packed not only with gripping drama, but great comedy as well just cannot fail to impress. Courier Mail



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