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I watched Argo last night

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I remembered "The Canadian Caper" from that era, yet I was unaware of most of the details provided in the movie. Apparently Canada's part in the rescue was downplayed in the movie but I believe since this was based on the memoirs of the American CIA agent it wasn't an intentional oversight. Still, the viewer never loses sight of the Canadian Ambassador's key role from beginning to end. The only thing left out was his escape from Iran, which was puzzling to say the least....

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RE: I watched Argo last night - Wojciech 19:02:18 03/25/13 (0)
Me too. To me most interesting thing was historical perspective on Iran /US and how it developed over the time. You absolutely can't blame Iranians for wanting the Nukes...
RE: I watched Argo last night - HI FI BOB 14:55:13 03/03/13 (0)
Saw it Fri. nite.It's good but not best picture material from where I sit.
Watched it the other night myself - barryb 16:49:50 02/21/13 (0)
I enjoyed it -- it was better than I would have imagined. Surprisingly, I thought Affleck did a fine job with the directing. His ACTING on the other hand was comatose. I don't think his expressionless face budged at any point. That wig he wore was a bit much, but I guess he needed it to carry the film for him.
Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor was on Charlie Rose - Jazz Inmate 12:49:47 02/21/13 (17)
He didn't seem to think the film was accurate in most respects.
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- It's as fundamental as inhaling versus exhaling. - Vinylized 08:41:53 03/19/13 (0)
  Everytime someone is trying to get away there will be at least one locked door, to assist them and the keeper of the key, to that door, will be the slowest reacting individual, especially when called upon to find said key.
  
  If events had unfolded as tightly as they did at the airport (which wasn't the case, per Ken Taylor's interview), most would not have gotten away. But the assumption was that the audience wasn't mature enough to appreciate things unfolding as they actually did. End result; "best" picture.
- Jimmy Carter was on CNN - jfz 04:46:00 02/25/13 (0)
  ...talking about the movie and escape. He said Tony Mendez was only in Iran for a day and a half. And that the CIA's part in the escape was very overdone in the movie. In fact, he said Canada did about 90% of what it took, and the CIA about 10%.
- We assume most people know a documentary from a drama. You think "Lawrence of Arabia" was an accurate - tinear 16:31:08 02/21/13 (14)
  portrait?
  - You would be surprised - Ross 19:26:23 02/24/13 (0)
    How many people believe that Oliver Stone movies are accurate depictions of historical events. Somewhere Goebbels is laughing.
    
    Best, Ross
  - It's a decent movie (although Hollywood's back-patting made me a little nauseous). I'm just sharing what I saw - Jazz Inmate 10:01:11 02/22/13 (0)
    on PBS. Sorry I didn't get your permission first.
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  - The ending totally jumped the shark and ruined an other wise good show, IMHO, YMMV, , Ibid, et al,etc.,^ - Road Warrior 06:34:53 02/22/13 (11)
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    - Right, having them endlessly wait in lines and then board the plane would really have - tinear 16:12:05 02/22/13 (7)
      been fascinating.
      It is drama.
      No suspense, no drama.
      - Tons of suspense prior to and AT the airport. But the final 10 minutes with the plane being chased by cops - Road Warrior 19:50:32 02/22/13 (6)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Right, having them endlessly wait in lines and then board the plane would really have posted by tinear on February 22, 2013 at 16:12:05
        
        and or the military were laughably over the top. A better scriptwriter was needed for the last 10 minutes of the final act. That you, the ultimate critic, don't realize this, is mind boggling.
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        Most people I've spoken to agree the end was very suspenseful. It isn't that great - tinear 08:22:27 02/24/13 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Tons of suspense prior to and AT the airport. But the final 10 minutes with the plane being chased by cops posted by Road Warrior on February 22, 2013 at 19:50:32
        
        a film. It's strictly by the numbers, yet it succeeds largely, I think, by Affleck's calm portrayal and that it is a "true" story.
        
        Don't get me too wrong, I thought the whole movie was supsenseful (cept the comedy parts - Road Warrior 17:43:02 02/25/13 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Most people I've spoken to agree the end was very suspenseful. It isn't that great posted by tinear on February 24, 2013 at 08:22:27
        
        which were good) but felt the ending, as in the cars chasing the plane detracted and, was unnecessary. BTW, I may have exaggerated a wee bit when I said the car chase "ruined" the movie.
        
        I agree with you about Affleck's performance. I look forward to appreciating it again when the rental is available.
        
        As for this year's crop, based on the 5 nominated best pictures I saw, I felt they were all about ***&1/2 out of ****. Argo my least fav of the five (Django, ZDT, Lincoln, BotSW, Argo)
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        Affleck can act. "Hollywoodland" proved it. He deserved an Oscar for it. nt - tinear 07:13:03 02/26/13 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Don't get me too wrong, I thought the whole movie was supsenseful (cept the comedy parts posted by Road Warrior on February 25, 2013 at 17:43:02
        
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        He's certainly grown up as an actor (not the first). We've had the Hollywoodland discussion before^ - Road Warrior 15:27:45 02/26/13 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Affleck can act. "Hollywoodland" proved it. He deserved an Oscar for it. nt posted by tinear on February 26, 2013 at 07:13:03
        
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        The cops chased the plane for all of 60 seconds - sjb 21:29:46 02/22/13 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Tons of suspense prior to and AT the airport. But the final 10 minutes with the plane being chased by cops posted by Road Warrior on February 22, 2013 at 19:50:32
        
        Not the movies best moment but it certainly didn't kill it for me.
        
        Stupidity is NOT a victimless crime.
        
        It seemed like an act of un-needed desperation by the writers. And it did partially sully an otherwise - Road Warrior 13:37:19 02/23/13 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: The cops chased the plane for all of 60 seconds posted by sjb on February 22, 2013 at 21:29:46
        
        fine and very suspenseful tale. It would be akin to Bigelow having Bin Laden pick up an AK and barricade himself in his room and fight the Seals for 10 minutes til some Rambo heroics by a Seal took him down. Like I said, JMHO, YMMV, yada yada yada...
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    - Amen . . . too bad we didn't see scrambled fighter and close misses. * - mr grits 13:15:31 02/22/13 (2)
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      - Yea, having the 727 out manuevere(sp?) some heat seeking missles woulda been awesome^ - Road Warrior 14:27:15 02/22/13 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Amen . . . too bad we didn't see scrambled fighter and close misses. * posted by mr grits on February 22, 2013 at 13:15:31
        
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        Or at least put one of the Iranian keystone cops on the plane wing as it takes off NT - Jazz Inmate 18:42:30 02/23/13 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Yea, having the 727 out manuevere(sp?) some heat seeking missles woulda been awesome^ posted by Road Warrior on February 22, 2013 at 14:27:15
        
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