Argo: Must-See and Amazing Story - Wow What a Great Movie!

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The discussion revolves around the film "Argo," exploring its narrative, portrayal of historical events, and the emotional impact it had on viewers. Participants express varied opinions on the film's accuracy, its representation of Iranian history, and its overall quality as a cinematic work.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express strong positive reactions to the film, describing it as a "must-see" with an "amazing story" that creates significant tension.
  • Others plan to view the film as part of a group outing, indicating its cultural relevance among peers.
  • A participant mentions a review suggesting that the action scenes in the film were fabricated, raising questions about the film's adherence to historical fact.
  • Another participant praises Ben Affleck's direction and the performances of the cast, noting the enjoyment they brought to the film, while acknowledging it is not a documentary.
  • Some participants assert that the film serves as anti-Iranian propaganda, questioning its portrayal of historical events, particularly regarding the Iranian hostage crisis and the U.S. involvement in Iran's political history.
  • There are repeated calls for a more balanced representation of Iranian history in film, expressing frustration over perceived biases in movies like "Argo." Participants seek films that do not promote a pro- or anti-Western narrative.
  • One participant expresses confusion over the relevance of a comment made in response to their questions about the portrayal of Iranians in the film.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential for films like "Argo" to distort public perceptions of Iran and its people, emphasizing the need for broader historical context.
  • A participant references the film "Persepolis" as a contrasting example that may address similar themes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a range of opinions, with some praising the film and others criticizing it as propaganda. There is no consensus on the accuracy of the film's portrayal of historical events or its impact on perceptions of Iran.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the limitations of the film in providing a comprehensive historical narrative, noting the potential for distortion in its representation of events and characters.

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Wow what a great movie! I had such a head ache from clenching my jaw from the tension. Must see! Amazing story.
 
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Plan on seeing it with the chemistry club in two weeks because that is when our mid-term break begins!
 
I haven't seen it, but I heard in a review on NPR that all the action scenes at the end of the movie were made up, and not part of what actually happened.
 
I was REALLY surprised at the ending credits to see that Ben Affleck was the director. This was a masterful job, regardless of whether or not it was all according to fact (it was a MOVIE, after all not a documentary). I have to agree w/ a comment I read this morning that Affleck can now join Eastwood and Redford as a director first, movie star second.

And WHAT a pleasure Goodman and Arkin were in the lighter side of the story. They looked like they were having a a ball and whether they personally actually were or not, it spilled over to the audience as though they definitely were.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Wow what a great movie! I had such a head ache from clenching my jaw from the tension. Must see! Amazing story.

Is it better than Prometheus?
 
One compillation of reviews gave argo 85% and Prometheus 65% and from what I've heard, that is being very generous to Prometheus.
 
anti-iranian propaganda, any movie on US coup against democratically elected dr.mossadegh and installing us puppet shah?
 
EternityMech said:
anti-iranian propaganda, any movie on US coup against democratically elected dr.mossadegh and installing us puppet shah?

Did the movie portray things that were not true? Did the Iranians NOT take the hostages? Did they NOT ignore diplomatic immunity? Did they NOT pretend to execute hostages? Did they NOT ignore simple human decency? What exactly DID the movie show that was not true?
 
EternityMech said:
anti-iranian propaganda, any movie on US coup against democratically elected dr.mossadegh and installing us puppet shah?
Just watching first 2 seconds of the trailer, I knew it will be about some kind of propaganda.

I never liked these pro-anti or patriotic movies so I am not going to watch Argo.

phinds said:
Did the movie portray things that were not true? Did the Iranians NOT take the hostages? Did they NOT ignore diplomatic immunity? Did they NOT pretend to execute hostages? Did they NOT ignore simple human decency? What exactly DID the movie show that was not true?
If there ought to be a movie about Iran, I would prefer something balanced that covers enough historical period not to bring any kind of anti or pro Western bias. Unfortunately, it's really hard to find these neutral movies.
 
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rootX said:
If there ought to be a movie about Iran, I would prefer something balanced that covers enough historical period not to bring any kind of anti or pro Western bias. Unfortunately, it's really hard to find these neutral movies.

I don't see that as any kind of answer to my questions, so am puzzled why you offered it in response to my questions rather than just as a general comment of your own.
 
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phinds said:
I don't see that as any kind of answer to my questions, so am puzzled why you offered it in response to my questions rather than just as a general comment of your own.
The question I was trying asking you if you all know of Iranians (or their government) as those who take hostages, ignore diplomatic immunity .. etc

Movies like Argo are damaging because one they take reality to extreme, second they only give you a very limited window of history, and last they try to manipulate historical details to fit their theme. So, all you think of Iran is a country of what the movie shows you. You wouldn't believe how distorted views many westerns have about ME just in general and movies like these are of no help in broadening people perspectives.
 
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Closed due to being too emotional.
 
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EternityMech said:
anti-iranian propaganda, any movie on US coup against democratically elected dr.mossadegh and installing us puppet shah?
FYI that film, to some extent, is Persepolis.
 

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