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Argo
2012 120 min United States of America R 16+
★8.5
Drama, Thriller
Director: Ben Affleck
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Description
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.
Budget:
$44.5M
US Gross:
$136.03M
Worldwide:
$232.3M
Starring
Ben Affleck
Actor
Bryan Cranston
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John Goodman
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Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2013
— Best Cast Ensemble
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2013
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Film Editing
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2013
— Best Supporting Actor
César Awards 2013
— Best International Feature Film
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2013
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2013
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Eagle 2014
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2013
— Best Director
BAFTA 2013
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2013
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2013
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Sound Editing
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2013
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 2013
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2013
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2013
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2013
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2013
— Best Horror/Thriller Film
Key opinion
Argo is widely regarded as a highly suspenseful and skillfully crafted political thriller that effectively balances high-stakes tension with moments of Hollywood satire. While most critics praise Ben Affleck’s evolution as a director and the strong ensemble cast, the film draws some criticism for its historical simplifications and perceived jingoistic tone.
| Pacing | The film masterfully sustains suspense and tension throughout its runtime, keeping audiences engaged even when the historical outcome is known. | |
| Acting | Ben Affleck delivers a strong, restrained performance that grounds the narrative, complemented by excellent supporting work from Alan Arkin and John Goodman. | |
| Production | The production design and cinematography effectively recreate the 1970s period and evoke a claustrophobic atmosphere of entrapment in Iran. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay successfully balances heavy geopolitical drama with sharp, ironic humor regarding the Hollywood film industry. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the film's historical accuracy are divided: some appreciate the prioritization of dramatic narrative over precision, while others criticize the film for oversimplifying the political context and distorting historical realities. | |
| Ending | The final act is debated: supporters praise the climactic tension and catharsis, while detractors view the heightened thriller elements as an implausible departure from the film's otherwise grounded tone. |