- Christopher Hirsch27. ledna 2026Excellent film. Argo, a one legged transgender transfem ((she/it/what?) goes on a voyage to Iran in the 1970s. Not-Hispanic Hispanic Ben Afleck saves the day to help some queer spies with the help of Argo. I don’t usually like musicals, but the music from this film moved me to tears. Soundtrack features Ariana Grande, Cynthia Ervo, a man who identifies as a plant, and Cher.
- flavo4323. listopadu 2025Argo is one of those films that proves the old saying: truth can absolutely be stranger than science fiction. Instead of high-tech gadgets or thrilling shootouts, it shines a spotlight on the quieter, more creative side of espionage—the kind that relies on planning, nerve, and a bit of Hollywood magic. The idea that the CIA orchestrates coups in one office while, next door, another team is organizing an impossible rescue of American hostages using a fake movie production is both absurd and completely true. That’s what makes the story so fascinating. Ben Affleck does a great job bringing this unlikely operation to life, balancing tension, humour, and historical detail with a steady hand. The cast, including a wonderfully sardonic Alan Arkin and John Goodman, adds heart and levity without undercutting the stakes. Argo manages to be gripping, smart, and surprisingly entertaining—a testament to how remarkable real covert work can be when stripped of cliché.
- Jeff14. října 2025Argo is a really fun movie that, yeah, fine, it takes liberties with the source material, sure. But it does so in the interest of making a tighter, more entertaining thing. It's thrilling in the right spots but isn't afraid to occasionally remind you of the comedy inherent to this ridiculous (but at least partially true) operation.
- Callum31. prosince 2024⭐⭐⭐⭐½ – Argo – Truth, tension, and perspective Argo is a superbly crafted historical thriller that proves the old saying right: truth really can be stranger than fiction. The story itself is so improbable that if it were fully invented, you’d probably call it unrealistic — which only makes its success as a film all the more impressive. That said, it’s impossible to ignore the lens through which the story is told. The film undeniably downplays Canadian involvement and frames events almost entirely from an American perspective, while also simplifying the motivations and context of the Iranian side. That doesn’t make the film bad, but it does mean it’s a dramatised retelling rather than a balanced historical account. As with many Hollywood histories, the nuance is sacrificed in favour of narrative clarity and tension. Ben Affleck anchors the film confidently, both in front of and behind the camera. His direction is tight, focused, and increasingly assured as the film progresses, building tension steadily rather than relying on bombast. Once the operation is underway, Argo becomes relentlessly gripping, even if you already know the outcome — a hallmark of excellent filmmaking. Despite its limitations, this is still essential viewing for anyone interested in modern history, political thrillers, or true stories that feel almost unbelievable. Just watch it with an awareness of what’s been emphasised — and what’s been left on the cutting-room floor. 🥃 Drink Pairing A classic Old Fashioned — restrained, purposeful, and quietly intense. A drink that reflects control under pressure rather than flash or excess.
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Argo byl vydán 11. října 2012.
Argo byl režírován Ben Affleck.
Argo je dlouhý 2 h.
Argo byl produkován Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Grant Heslov.
Dramatický thriller Argo vychází ze skutečného příběhu. Popisuje tajnou operaci na záchranu šesti Američanů, která se odehrála na pozadí krize s rukojmími v Íránu. Film ukazuje divákům skutečnost, která nebyla známa celá desetiletí. Dne 4. listopadu 1979 vrcholí íránská revoluce. Radikálové pronikají na americké velvyslanectví v Teheránu, kde zajímají celkem 52 amerických rukojmí. Uprostřed nastalého chaosu se nicméně šesti Američanům podaří uprchnout a ukrýt se v domě kanadského velvyslance. CIA si je velmi dobře vědoma toho, že je jen otázkou času, než bude šest uprchlíků nalezeno a velmi pravděpodobně i zabito, a tak specialista CIA na „exfiltraci“ jménem Tony Mendez (Affleck) přichází s riskantním plánem na jejich bezpečný odsun ze země. A ten plán je tak neuvěřitelný, jako by se mohl stát jen ve filmu.
Klíčové postavy v Argo jsou Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck), Jack O'Donnell (Bryan Cranston), Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin).
Argo je hodnocen 15+.
Argo je film s žánrem Thriller, Drama, Biography.
Argo má hodnocení diváků 9 z 10.
Argo měl rozpočet 44,5 mil. US$.
Argo vydělal v kinech 232,3 mil. US$.