Argo

This is an excellent and exciting film. There's been lots of anecdotal conversation about the movie and I wanted to see it and write this review before the Oscars tonight. I still think it will win Best Picture, partially in sympathy for Ben Affleck (The Company Men) who is excellent in his acting role and does a fine job directing (for which he was not nominated).

Alan Arkin (a young version pictured at left) (Little Miss Sunshine) plays a caustic role that he (always) does well in, and John Goodman (King Ralph) is also good. Other actors are well-cast and play their roles well.

The film moves with a good rhythm of tension in Iran, offset by 'lighter' moments on the other side of the globe. Not sure if I'd see it again, having lived through some of the real saga years ago, but I'm glad I saw it and I recommend it to you.