Film Review of Argo (2012)

Argo is based on a true story set in Iran in 1979 where Iranian revolutionaries invaded the American embassy. The Iranians held Americans hostage however 6 were able to escape and sought refuge within the Canadian Ambassadors home. A CIA agent Tony Mendez played by Ben Affleck came up with an outrageous plan to remove the 6 Americans by pretending to be a film crew scouting locations for a potential film.

I would have to put this film in my top 10 films of all time as the storyline grips you from start to finish. Ben Affleck who not only starred in the film was also director is really flourishing in the film industry and to me this is his best work to date. It’s a must see film with a strong compassionate storyline how 1 man is willing to risk his life in the attempt to save others with glimpses of comedy at appropriate times.

I would give this film 4.75 out of 5.

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Film review of 'Lone Survivor' (2013)

Lone Survivor is based around one character ‘Marcus Luttrell played by Mark Wahlberg. 4 navy seals are on a mission to kill a Taliban leader ‘Ahmad Shah’ what was supposed to be a straightforward mission soon turned into a disaster when they were found in the mountains by goat herders who they chose to let go instead of sacfricing them for the mission. This meant they had to engage the Taliban and were soon outnumbered and hunted.

It is a film full of action and courage and emphasises the brotherhood within the troops and their willingness to sacrifice themselves for each other. A fantastic film with a gripping storyline that tells the compelling story of what only a small percentage of the world experiences.

I would rate this film 4.5 out of 5.

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