Argo(2012)- User Reviews

Seriously, were people watching the same movie? There were no undercurrents. There was no suspense. There was no real interesting plot. In real life it was a ridiculously easy mission and none of the minimal action actually took place. The only things …more»

Loved it! Incredible how those true stories can really get to you! I didn't know much about the storyline since I was a kid when everything occurred, but this really goes to show that someone can think outside of the box and make a difference in …more»

By the end, both my parents and I were yelling at the screen, clenching the armrests with all of our might.

That can be both good and bad.

On one hand, you get so involved in the story and the well-being of the characters, you eventually chant USA as …more»

A well made thriller. However, it doesn't offer anything new or special. For those of us who have seen dozens of such films I can say that although the movie has a good feel about it there are many others in the past that have tackled similar (if …more»

a very well done movie, very believable and well acted. now if you don't really understand it , then it would be wise to read on the history part of it as it is a true event story. perhaps they dramatized parts, i dont really know, but that.s a good …more»

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best describes the theme - awesome HOLLYWOOD reflection intwined into each locational scene - ethnical differences portrayed obviously and very attracting, pulling attention to the screen - the plot seemed very …more»

We watched it and enjoyed it tremendously ! My wife and I were in our early teenage years and remember this happening. Little did we or the American public know anything about his rescue. We loved the movie through and through! Good job Ben Affleck! …more»

This was a really good movie. And as someone old enough to remember well the Iran hostage crisis, I appreciate this story being brought to the screen. But I believe Zero Dark Thirty should have taken home Best Picture. Alas, in Hollywood, aka Liberal …more»

How could anyone in there right mind give this film a bad review?! Pay no attention to those negative reviews below me. Those people obviously don't watch or understand enough movies to be taken seriously.

I just saw this in the theatre. its been …more»

Sorry, this is NOT a great film and should not have been an oscar winner. It's just been a really lean year in Hollywood. It makes me angry that "The Impossible" starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts wasn't nominated for best film. …more»