Argo

[forg]

Opens here in the Philippines on Oct. 17. Getting a lot of great reviews so far

[BabyShane]

I am also intrigued by the trailer. The Town did not disappoint me. So I am hoping for the same in this movie.

[arielsee2012]

Opens here in the Philippines on Oct. 17. Getting a lot of great reviews so far

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I saw the trailer already, and I think it's worth a watch

[forg]

With the ongoing tension sa Middle East countries dahil dun sa mga attacks sa embassy, I wonder kung maka affect ito sa box office prospects ng movie? Iba din ang timing no

[Yen1100]

Dream On



I like the song...very nostalgic...^^

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Based on true events, Warner Bros. Pictures' and GK Films' dramatic thriller “Argo” chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades.

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[forg]

Watched it last night via press screening:

I love the film, it's a great mix of thriller, drama and light humor. Arkin is so funny, just the way he delivers his lines will make you laugh especially! The last act was so tense! Yes, we already know it will end but the execution of those scenes will make you forget how it ended in real life and you will still feel worried about their fate! People were clapping loudly when they finally escaped

Great job Mr. Affleck

[LOLOLOLOL]

ben affleck has a good history in terms of directing movies, so i'm really excited to see this one.

[Rudy_Fernandez]

oh, so that was the plot. classic.

gonna watch this film.


'the movie was fake. the mission was real.'

[cHaRiSsE_AnN]

i will watch this too..

[mondee]

nakita ko ang trailer, astig.

[c_brain]

Good movie. Hint: watch the credits. I love how they compared the cast/actor with the real person, plus scenes recreated and compared with the real historical photographs.

[forg]

On his third directorial effort, Ben Affleck goes out of the Boston crime stories and tackles a very timely topic of diplomatic tensions. Argo recreates a moment in world history that is emotionally resonant, slyly humorous and nail-bitingly tense.

On November 4, 1979, the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point and militants storm the U.S embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But six Americans managed to escape and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador (Victor Garber). Knowing it is only a matter of time before the escapees are found and likely executed, CIA “exfiltration” expert Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with an ambitious but risky plan. With the help of acclaimed make-up artist John Chambers (John Goodman) and producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin), they established the production of a fake intergalactic science-fiction epic “Argo” and have the six pose as members of a Canadian movie crew scouting locations in Iran.

Argo's screenplay is based on an article written by Joshua Bearman about the Iranian hostage crisis and a chapter from a book by the real Tony Mendez. While the script took some liberties to make the story more cinematic, it knows not to make it flashy and executes each scene in a clean and unaffected manner.

The film's three acts are clearly-defined and smoothly glides from one part to another. The film starts with the haunting images of the militants breaking in the US embassy and those scenes will give you the shivers as it established the high tension atmosphere so effectively. The middle part of the film involves setting up the production of the fake film in Hollywood and this section brings in the laughs thanks to its self-deprecating humor and dry wit. But the film smartly didn't linger with that portion of the story as once Mendez goes to Iran to rescue the six Americans, the film fully takes off. The last act of the movie is riveting and intense. From the moment Mendez and the six escapees goes to the public as “the Canadian crew” to the time they are in the airport to execute their escape plan, Argo never fails to give edge of the seat thrills. How this story ends is no secret but still the film manages to stir up suspense.

Argo's production aspect is laudable from the editing to the cinematography even the hairstyling and costumes. It also helps that they used archived footage of the protests and actual news reports to make it feel more authentic. The performances from the cast is commendable and all the actors in this large ensemble were all given their moments to shine. Arkin will likely be the standout to most people as he delivers each punchy dialogue relentlessly but the lesser-known actors who played the six escapees are quite good as well as you could actually feel the frustration and fear without having brassy breakdown scenes or aggravated confrontations.

It's not easy to pull of a film based on a true story especially a subject as sensitive as this but Argo proves that it is still possible for Hollywood to come up with an entertaining film without comprising the spirit of the actual incident.

Rating: 10 / 10
Director: Ben Affleck
Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber
Distributor: Warner Bros. Philippines

Argo opens tomorrow (Oct. 17) in theaters nationwide



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[CastroRick]

Argo is one of the movies 2012 I'm looking forward too!

[forg]

Opens today!

[carlhiro]

Argo follows the story of CIA “exfiltration” specialist Tony Mendez (Affleck) as he rescues six Americans who managed to escape from the hostage crisis in the U.S Embassy in Tehran during the Iranian revolution in 1979. The six are trapped inside the house of the Canadian Ambassador as they fear for their lives in militant-filled streets of Tehran. This is the third directorial film of Affleck and produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov (Good Night, and Good Luck).

One of the best aspects about the film for me was the cinematography. They used film equipment that was actually used in the 1980s so the scenes feel like they were shot at that time. Some of the scenes are re-enactments of photos of the revolution, which added to the feel that it is a true story.

The cast were nothing but perfect. The performance of Bryan Cranston deserves some recognition, especially in his scenes in the climax of the film, as well as the performances of Alan Arkin and John Goodman, who worked well together.

The scenes put me in the edge of my seat. You can feel the adrenaline rush as the mission goes on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. The people in the cinema even cheered in support of the characters.

I really recommend you to watch this film. It is another brilliant work of Affleck (The Town was great too.) and I consider it as The Film of the Year. And make sure to stay for the credits, to learn more about the Iran Hostage Crisis, where the movie was based from.

Rating: 10 / 10
Genre: Thriller Drama
Director: Ben Affleck
Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman
Distributor: Warner Bros. Philippines

Opens today (Oct. 17) in movie theaters nationwide.



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[CastroRick]

Got to go by Saturday on movie houses and watch the film! I did created a list of movies 2012 that I'll definitely watch.

[LOLOLOLOL]

9/10. what a masterpiece

[getgoofy]

Guys, is it true that they're only showing pitch perfect exclusively at robinson's?'