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    Written October 28, 2012

    Argo

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    This is a great movie based on a true story. While there are some artistic liberties to add to the drama, the story itself is incredible. The acting is excellent and, like with Apollo 13, even though you know the outcome, you are on the edge of seats as it unfolds.

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    Written January 13, 2013

    Edge of Your Seat

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    Argo was really amazing. There was not to much Hollywood action in it, it seemed to stay very true to the real scenario. There was the final getting away scene where Hollywood kind of went all out, but other than there they were very good. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. It kept me at the edge of my seat. I was genuinely interested in it all. I really wanted to know if they were going to make it, if Sahar (I think I got her names right) and the Prime Minister are going to be ok. (I don't know how it really ended) But I was genuinely happy to see that they all made it out alive. I think they could have done a better job at putting Cora Lijek into a disguise, and at the same time a not disguise, but I think everyone else was very good at disguising themselves but not really. I loved how they stayed true to the time period. They used switch boards instead of computers. They had to go through an operator to talk to someone else. It was very genuine. Argof*ckyourself! :D

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    Written October 13, 2012

    Argo is a must see.

    by retz4movies

    Went expecting a good film but was pleasantly surprised at how good the story, characters, and acting was. Kind of a 'sitting on the edge of your seat' kind of movie. Highly recommend for action and suspense freaks. Some language so would not recommend for youngsters.

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    Written November 21, 2012

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    by geoven

    absolutly outstanding. reminded me of what was going on in those days. afflak was great. tense through out the film. also, the dialogue was fun to listen to. good conunter point to the tension depicted in the story that was being told....george v

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    Written January 26, 2013

    Argo

    by Christopherhak

    Loved it. Unlike other movies that create a caricature of the heroes and villains, Argo does a splendid job of portraying the characters true to life. Well done. The pace is just right and the build up of tension to the ending is done superbly. Fantastic masterpiece!

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    Written October 21, 2012

    nicely done - well excecuted

    by JoeFuentes

    Ben Affleck plays it straight and looks like he owns the role / character.
    a little over the top (i.e. obvious resolution) on the suspense parts, but nothing too bad.

    Well worth watching again!

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    Written October 13, 2012

    Fantastic thriller in the spirit of All the President's Men

    by gregmag

    Solid directing, acting was spot on, a very mature movie. If you liked All the Prez and Syriana, this is a must see. Affleck has joined Clooney as the actor/director heirs to Redford and Eastwood. This will get nods during Oscar season

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    Written October 15, 2012

    Argo

    by George by another name

    Very good movie. Don't know how historically accurate all the details are but it captures the mood of the times as I remember it. Lots of background info that wasn't public back then....Do not leave until all the credits finish running. The resembelance to the actors and the actural participants is uncanny!

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    Written November 9, 2012

    Argo- A must see!

    by YogiDave

    Even if you are not a history buff, this is a must see film. Knowing it is factual makes for an even better experience . It's PERFECTLY cast and well acted, BRAVO! This film will be on the awards list this year.

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    Written November 1, 2012

    Great Story

    by Justin_08

    The fact that this is based on a true story only goes to enhance the experience. It was one of the first movies in a while that I was glued to. Whether you are interested in history or just a great action/drama type movie this is a good bet.

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    Written February 16, 2013

    What a movie!!!

    by April_LeAnn

    I think this movie was done wonderfully!! This is Ben Affleck's best movie by far. The entire movie was entertaining; I didn't get bored or lose intrest once. The story is amazing. I could not imagine being in this situation. It makes me proud to be an American. I say go see Argo!

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    Written October 15, 2012

    Argo

    by dlepoff

    This was really an excellent movie. It keeps you on the edge of the seat, with all of the suspense. As it was based on a true story and event, the film has more impact than if it were fiction. Acting was excellent and compelling.
    Can't say too much without giving away the story and ending.

    Run...do not walk to see this movie!!

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    Written October 20, 2012

    Ben Afleck is become a heck of a director.

    by lta100163

    Very well done, suspenseful film who biggest flaw may be that it sometime may play they suspense angle a little too dramatically. However the (true) story is top notch.

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    Written December 27, 2012

    Story well-told

    by alann9

    This story was so downplayed at the time, the true story suppressed, that, as one who remembers that time, it seemed like just a small detail: In the confusion, the Canadians shipped some American Consulate officials out of Iran. That sort of thing. The truth was far more hair-raising -- a story of amazing heroism and courage. The acting was universally outstanding. Affleck was convincing in the anchor role of the agent running the operation. Ironically, or obviously, maybe, some of the strongest (and funniest) moments were with Affleck, John Goodman, and Alan Arkin as hardened Hollywood operators. They know this world and the writing for those scenes was the fullest and sharpest and most instantly-believable of the movie. The main focus of the story was the trapped Americans and the new Iranian government, which was terrifyingly threatening. The propaganda in front and at the end notwithstanding, it was an excellent movie.

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    Written December 31, 2012

    Great Movie

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    Argo was a very good movie. It was interesting in the fact that I knew what the outcome was going to be before I saw the movie and I was at the end thinking hurry up they are going to catch them. When a movie can get me to think something else besides the out come that I know will happen, that is a great movie. Acadamy award for Ben Afflick for acting or directing.

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SSG_Diesel Argo was pretty good. Made me miss DC, my kids, and burritos.

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JohnZiegler23 The real Argo story on Locked Up Abroad in case anyone was interested, pretty sweet story #NationalGeographic

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danny_blake89 Just watched Argo, pretty decent film! Now time for #CLF come on Dortmund

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GivingSam Watched Argo last night! Great movie full of suspense. Still not sold on Ben Affleck as a actor. Kinda one note to me. #givingsam

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lordxclem Argo was a great movie.

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