What makes a good movie? Actors, scenario, effects? Yes, all of the above is very important but, for me, the good movie is the one when all your attention is in the movie, when you become part of it, when you live with the characters. "Argo" is one of those movies when you have to watch it till the very end or you can't fall asleep.
This film shows us the story of six American diplomats during Iranian revolution of 1980. The American embassy was occupied by the Iranians, but six diplomats ran away and find shelter in Canadian embassy. If Iranians find them - they will be killed publicly; their lives are in great danger. To save them the State Department and CIA made up the Canadian film group that was looking for place where to film a movie named "Argo". Tony Mendez, the CIA agent flew to Tehran to help people to return back home.
This film tells you a serious story where your life is a prize if you stay alive. When I read "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi I didn't have such detailed picture of what had happened in the country, how people had changed. "Argo" shows everything. I especially liked the view of the crowd because this is the real power. People's faces, anger, screams, the strength of the people - all of these influenced the viewer a lot. You are under the stress till the very end of the film as you don't know how it will ends.
This film is worth watching. Two hours will pass as two minutes. If you want to see the history on the screen - this is the right choice to make.
Trailer of the film
I really enjoyed "Argo" too when I watched it a few months ago! I think now that I've read "Persepolis" though I will probably understand more about the events occurring during the movie. I'll probably re-watch it the next time I get the chance. Definitely worth the 2 hours of my time!
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