Argi

“Argo” stars Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman in this story of the CIA and its attempt to rescue 6 hostages who escaped the Iran Revolutionary Guard when they took over the US Embassy in Tehran. Playing the lead CIA operative is Ben Affleck who also directed this film which was co-written by Messrs. Chris Terrio and Joshua Bearman. Apparently seeking to avoid being accused of monopolizing the film’s footage, , Mr. Affleck does the opposite and keeps his character so subdued and bland that you wonder why an above the line star was needed to play him. The appeal of the film is not the acting or writing quality of any of its participants but, instead, the story itself and, to that end, Mr. Affleck succeeds quite nicely in relating it.. This is a nail biter and “sit on the edge of your seat” type movie where the audience really does get involved in the plight of the main characters. The information imparted to the viewing audience is equally priceless and those of us who can remember the hostage episode will appreciate the details of the event and those who lived it. I give the film 3 strars because it is a part of history we should remember and experience and Mr. Affleck helps us do it in style.