Argo feels more accessible than a lot of other political thrillers. A little less political, a little more thriller. Even if you know the ending, you start to question if you actually know it, or if you're wrong.
It could've used more Kyle Chandler. I also really feel like Laura Linney should have been in it. I'm not really sure of the role; there's just a Laura Linney vibe here.
Argo
The movie was fake. The mission was real.
Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
10/11/2012Runtime
120 minsOverview
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
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A taut, urgently paced political thriller that harnesses the absurdity of a Hollywood cover story to orchestrate a real-world rescue from the heart of revolutionary Iran. It's a nerve-wracking cat-and-mouse game where every bureaucratic obstacle and suspicious glance could mean life or death.
Mood
TenseExhilaratingParanoid
Themes
SurvivalPower
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
Documentary-likeHandheld
Structure
Linear
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