Argo

Ever since the hit success with "Gone Baby, Gone," Ben Affleck has really cemented himself as a very strong director. His style of passion in what he does is somewhat in the same style of Quinton Tarintino, where it can be both funny and serious at the same time. While I did enjoy "Gone Baby, Gone" and "The Town" which are both great films, it hasn't been enough for me to call Affleck my favorite director yet. That is until we got his most recent film, "Argo."

The film, based on a true story, tells of a man named Tony Mendez, an agent of the CIA who is assigned by his boss, Jack O'Donnell, to figure out how to get six Americans in Iran, who have information on the country's current prime minister. To get them out, Mendez teams up with John Chambers to pose as a Canadian film crew for a fake Star Wars knock-off called "Argo," and be filming in other countries. I was really intrigued by this film, in just as many ways as I could find. But not only that, but it really does showcase it as a film that's for fans of filmmaking, BSing your way out of things, and having strong tension.

Ben Affleck really did a great job as both the director and star of this film, and it shows very well how he's evolved as an actor since "Chasing Amy," "Good Will Hunting," and "DareDevil." His style of directing has grown more and more stronger with every passing film, and this film's his best by far. Bryan Cranston plays Jack, and his performance is as good as any. For a guy who grew up watching "Malcolm in the Middle," it really is a interesting feel, seeing this actor in such a serious role that turns out to be his best by far. John Goodman as John Chambers was just hilarious to watch. His timing with jokes, just the way he thinks, it's all such a great character. I love how he has this smartass attitude that really gets me laughing every time, and he really sells the role. Kyle Chandler also has an appearance as Hamilton Jordon, who was the Chief of Staff during Carter's years as president, and he has great character as this person. This film is surely to appeal to those who either grew up about the events that happened, or anyone who's heard about it, and it is a film that works on almost every level.

Overall, "Argo" is a fantastic film, and now with it being Oscar season, this is probably going to be up there for "Best Picture," "Best Director," "Best Supporting Actor," and "Best Make-up." Ben Affleck has, yet again, delivered an great film, and is now among my favorite directors.

Rating: 10/10