Review of Argo (2012) by Evanrm — 29 Nov 2012
To sum up: narration hell. Let me explain: Although there isn't an actual "narration", this film just tells you the story. It doesn't show it. Just as having a film narrate everything important, Argo does the visual equivalent.
There is no sense of urgency, no tension, nothing. It starts flat lining immediately, and refuses to respond at all. It's a completely comatose film. I mean, it's reasonably watchable, but also preeminently boring.
The intro notes that the US caused the whole situation in Iran by supporting the Shah (who lived lavishly, murdered people and oppressed the rest of them). Then they hid him in the US when he was wanted for crimes in Iran.
However, they still manage to turn this into a "the US is awesome" film. It's insulting.
This review of Argo (2012) was written by Evanrm on 29 Nov 2012.
Argo has generally received very positive reviews.
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