Argo

(2012,  Ben Affleck)

Ben Affleck bothers me. It is probably entirely due to the fact that he played Daredevil the Marvel Comics character in the terrible movie of the same name. Horrible. Also he was in another unvarnished turd of a film: Phantoms (1998).  I do not care what anyone says Phantoms is a horrible Dean Koontz adaptation and a horrible movie and Ben Affleck is bad in it. That said here is my review:

John Goodman and Alan Arkin are awesome. This is a tightly scripted, tense thriller which really works. This is a fun ride. There are a few weak conventions here and there but on balance a solid film. Well done Mr. Damon, er Mr. Affleck-- well done. And it's based on a true story! Go USA!

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