"ARGO": A MUST SEE

"ARGO" IS A NEAR PERFECT MOVIE.


 



I came to the film knowing the plot but was wondering how the screenplay would be handled under the direction of pretty boy, Ben Affleck--he's not just a pretty face anymore. He has come into his own as a director (listen up George Clooney). Along w/ turning this film into a near perfection viewing experience (there was a hint of melodrama when focused of Affleck's character's personal life, oh well).  Affleck's acting is subtle allowing those who need to be more "in-your-face" shine (especially Alan Arkin who deserves another Oscar and Bryan Cranston his first),
Good for you, Ben,  for stepping back and letting the film shine as the perfect ensemble piece it's meant to be.

Being a political suspense/thriller it constantly reminded me of Alan Pakula's "All the President's Men". His pacing, explicit explanation of the true events and impeccable editing kept the entire audience on the edge of their seats--applause was heard in key scenes--what? KUDOS!
One got the feeling we were experiencing the events in real time (though Affleck's team perfectly captured the period-mostly through various styles of telephones).

This will probably be the film to beat at this year's Oscars; then again, I haven't seen "Lincoln" or "Les Miserables" yet.

But go see "Argo". Many of us remember this horrific time in history; therefore, it will resonate even more to you. Those too young will attend a very pleasurable history lesson.

What made me the most sad after watching "Argo" is that the world is actually worse today. Enough already! Like John Lennon said,  "Give peace a chance".

The world looks so ugly right now, you would have thought we would have learned something back in the 1970's huh? What to do? What to do?

UPDATE: WINS ACADEMY AWARD FOR BEST PICTURE -2013--KUDOS!!!