From the opening Warner Brothers logo, to its end credits, "Argo" is a fully-engrossing and remarkably accomplished piece of filmmaking. Director Ben Affleck assembles a film that pays attention to the smallest of details while delivering on a grand dramatic scale.

With both cinematography that adds a patina of grain to its naturalistic color palette and the film's immersive design details, the look of "Argo" is historically appropriate and eye-catching. The cast, led by a stoic Affleck and more-than-solid turns by Alan Arkin and Bryan Cranston, is pitch-perfect.

The script and story of "Argo" are just as strong as its look and performances. Its dialogue is equally serious, knowing, and humorous. Its economical story is harrowing, affirming, and thematically rich.

Masterfully tense and rewardingly enveloping, "Argo" is a film about hope and responsibility. It is an excellent film.

I've been sitting here for SOOOO long wondering just how the hell I can review such a fantastic film but I got nothing so...

Argo fuck it.

It's not that I was speechless by the film. I just don't know what to say that hasn't already been said by now so if you expect me to keep wracking my brain on how I'm gonna sum this film up...

Argo fuck yourself.

Don't mean to sound hostile, but please, just take my word for it and just...

Argo see it.

Expecting more corny Argo puns?

Argo fuck a goat.

The last fourty minutes had me squirming in my seat and trying to tear out my hair.

Desde la impecable recreación del asalto a la embajada estadounidense en Teherán hasta su previsible —pero emocionante— desenlance, «Argo» se erige como una de las películas más importantes de la carrera de Ben Affleck como director. Es una historia coral en la que todo el reparto rinde a gran nivel, y sabe conjugar la sobriedad política de la CIA con los excéntricos personajes de Hollywood. En este sentido, los episodios de Alan Arkin y John Goodman aligeran la trama sin caer en la frivolidad, haciéndola más entretenida y cercana. La notable partitura de Alexandre Desplat, unos diálogos muy trabajados y la excelente ambientación general remachan un thriller sin fisuras; de manual.

Ich bin kein Fan von Politdramen, aber dieses hier fand ich gar nicht schlecht.
Wenn ich nicht wüsste, dass es sich um eine wahre Begebenheit handelt, hätte ich wohl gesagt die Story ist absurd und an den Haaren herbeigezogen. Aber da alles auf einer Geschichte basiert, die wirklich so geschehen ist, sieht man den Film auch nochmal mit ganz anderen Augen.
Er ist jedenfalls spannen inszeniert und gut gespielt. Außerdem recht hochkarätig besetzt.
Für einen wirklichen Kracher hat mir einfach noch etwas Substanz gefehlt und vielleicht etwas mehr Komplexität oder ein Twist oder etwas clever ausgetüfteltes zum Schluss. Der Zuschauer war die meiste Zeit völlig im Bilde was geschieht, das hätte man vielleicht intelligenter lösen können. Aber gut der Film hat sich ja auch an die Vorlage gehalten.

Kyle Chandler is everywhere.

영화 아카데미를 수석한 듯한 범생이의 스릴러

너무나 1979년스러운 영상에 놀라고, 이런 말을 하고 싶었던 것인가 하며 또 한 번 놀란다.

It may rely on cheap plot devices to keep you at the edge of your seat, but for me it was easy to forgive it considering everything else it did successfully. "Argo" is one of the more unique historical thrillers of this decade by capturing not only the pure aesthetics of the 70's (costumes, sets, etc.), but also the tension of the political turmoil that was the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Ben Affleck proves within a 2 hour run time in this almost "Citizen Kane" like venture (he didn't write the screenplay) that he is not simply a Hollywood blockbuster leading man, but an artistically cinematic tour de force.

This is one of those Oscar movies that belongs to that year in particular and does not trascend time well

There wasn't much I can say about this movie that's bad, except the historical accuracy. It was extremely well made, well written and well cast. Ben Affleck is, no question in my mind, a very natural director who knows how to put his audience through the works without trying to pull too many strings. He deserved a Best Director nod, no question. The camera work felt like it was straight out of the 70s, most notably the old school Warner Brothers logo at the start and the cinematography was top notch. The editing was smart as well. It kept the audience tight in it's grip throughout every second, making them laugh only to release the tension slightly before putting it on tighter. The prologue done through storyboards was a nice touch as well. The movie part I really liked, made a good slight satire. To end this review, I suggest everyone to see it - you'll really like it, guaranteed.

Nothing short of thrilling, even if it takes a little while to get going. 8.5/10