Argo

Chances are you've heard of Argo. It's not exactly under the radar.

I was interested in the film the first time I heard Affleck discuss it in an interview. It sounded like a real cool premise and something he was super psyched on. Here we are. I've watched it. It's pretty freakin good. Well done, Mr. Affleck.

As you may know, Argo is based on a true story about freeing some American hostages from Iran. The really interesting part is HOW they did it. They concocted a fake movie, sold the idea to the press and to Hollywood and pretended the hostages were all scouting locations for the movie. Pulled the wool firmly over everyone's eyes. It was one of those cheesy situations where the plan was so crazy and so bizarre that it HAD to work.

The hostages; they look like they should all have been working at American Apparel. Not a good look.
But the Iranians aren't exactly suave motherfuckers either. Lots of beards and camo, beards and camo.

Easily the best dudes in the film. Especially Alan Arkin. Witty as fuck.

Everything about the film was good. I didn't think anything was particularly exceptional. But it was all good stuff. Editing, cinematography, costume, acting, score, script. It added up nicely. I'd recommend you watch this. I'd like to see the Alan Arkin version. The whole thing through his eyes. That'd be hysterical. Do it up, Affleck! Argo 2: Go Fuck Yourself. ;)