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By Mark Ellis (362) for Schmoes Know (710) on 09 Oct 2012

There is plenty of action, not the fist-fighting kind, but it's such an engrossing story that you're on the edge of your seat the entire movie…

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By Matt Patches (283) for Hollywood.com (1,014) on 09 Oct 2012

One part caper comedy and two parts edge-of-your-seat political thriller ... an exhilarating theatrical experience…

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By Cole Smithey (1,865) for ColeSmithey.com (1,853) on 09 Oct 2012

Argo is one more example of how Hollywood waters down its movies for mass consumption. They need to try harder. Much, much harder…

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By Bill Goodykoontz (2,123) for Arizona Republic (3,909) on 09 Oct 2012

It re-creates the mood of an era, a nation's frustration and anger, all while rollicking along with a crackling adventure…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 09 Oct 2012

Recognizing that many of the movie's elements are lifted from actual events elevates the importance of what the movie has to say…

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By Rex Reed (1,506) for New York Observer (1,400) on 09 Oct 2012

Argo is a triumph…

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By Caryn James (352) for James on screenS (89) on 09 Oct 2012

Affleck's thoughtul, extremely entertaining film shifts easily from the threatening to the comic, capturing the odd mix of fear and absurdity…

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By Jimmyo (378) for JoBlo's Movie Emporium (1,959) on 09 Oct 2012

ARGO is a perfect combination of storytelling, smarts and suspense…

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By Randy Myers (265) for San Jose Mercury News (757) on 08 Oct 2012

Affleck captures not just the way we looked and acted during this era, but vividly brings history to life…

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By Joshua Rothkopf (1,058) for Time Out (7,510) on 08 Oct 2012

No performances stand out, which is a shame given Affleck's track record with actors…

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By David Edelstein (2,124) for New York Magazine/Vulture (3,519) on 08 Oct 2012

A marvel of cunning, an irresistible blend of cool realism and Hollywood hokum…

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By Paul Chambers (522) for Movie Chambers (386) on 08 Oct 2012

Ben Affleck not only stars in the film. He produces and directs…

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By Erick Weber (123) for NECN (109) on 08 Oct 2012

The impeccably paced political thriller further affirms the fact that Affleck is a towering force behind the lens…

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By Marshall Fine (1,011) for Hollywood & Fine (854) on 08 Oct 2012

One of the year's most entertaining and satisfying films, a thoughtful thriller that keeps you on edge without resorting to cheap tricks…

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By Susan Granger (2,214) for SSG Syndicate (1,551) on 07 Oct 2012

Politically-charged suspense that's strategically laced with humor, it's compelling, intense, exceptionally intelligent entertainment…

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By Anthony Lane (1,079) for The New Yorker (1,837) on 07 Oct 2012

Finally, a voice-over from Jimmy Carter, lauding the efforts of those involved…

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By Stephen Rebello (292) for Playboy Online (295) on 07 Oct 2012

Affleck, having now directed his third strong feature film after Gone Baby Gone and The Town, works in a solid, gritty, non-show-offy style…

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By Joanna Langfield (398) for The Movie Minute (398) on 06 Oct 2012

Ben Affleck's very dramatic, funny, and even timely period thriller just may the most wholly satisfying movie of the year…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 02 Oct 2012

Argo is never less than wildly entertaining, but a major part of its power is that it so ominously captures the kickoff to the world we're in now…

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By James Mottram (656) for The List (2,018) on 02 Oct 2012

What goes in favour of the film is the authenticity with which Affleck captures events - notably the raid on the US Embassy that opens the film…

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