Argo Reviews

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• told with intelligence, great period detail and a surprising amount of nutty humor for a serious look at the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-81

  by Todd McCarthy [Hollywood Reporter ]

• this is a movie with a lot of parts, and Affleck fits them all together masterfully. "Argo" is a gem

  by Bill Goodykoontz [Arizona Republic ]

• the mission reads like far-fetched spy fiction rather than actual political history

  by Claudia Puig [USA Today ]

• the film may exaggerate certain incidents and invent suspenseful moments, but it never crosses into implausible territory, and it draws you closer as it unfolds

  by Rene Rodriguez [Miami Herald ]

• the craziness of the scheme, and the crappiness of movie, allow for some amusing Hollywood observations

  by Amy Biancolli [San Francisco Chronicle ]

• one of the best films of 2012 and a sure-fire contender on Oscar night

  by Rex Reed [New York Observer ]

• never less than wildly entertaining, but a major part of its power is that it so ominously captures the kickoff to the world we're in now

  Review rate : A by Owen Gleiberman [Entertainment Weekly ]

• is definitely worth seeing in theaters, maintaining a serious "Spy Game" meets "The Kingdom" vibe of fast-paced drama

  Review rate : A by Laremy Legel [Film.com ]

• everything culminates in the film's final third

  by Peter Travers [Rolling Stone ]

• Argo is a good movie. More than that, it's a smart good movie - something to savor in the early days leading up to the end-of-the-year cinematic feast

  by James Berardinelli [ReelViews ]

• Affleck's unexpectedly comedic third feature has the vital elements to delight adult auds, judging by the enthusiastic response

  by Peter Debruge [Variety ]

• a booster shot of pure adrenaline and one of 2012's best and most exciting films

  by Randy Myers [San Jose Mercury News ]

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