The Oscar award winning best picture of the year was an interesting watch indeed. The film follows the real story of diplomats who find themselves stuck in Iran under trying times to say the least. They must find themselves shelter under refuge of the Canadian embassy. These basic hostages to Iran cannot find there way back to the United States. The main character, an FBI agent, develops a plan to pose as a hollywood film production looking to film a sci fi film in Iran. By teaching all the diplomats how to remain under cover he saves their lives making it make to the USA.
Ben Affleck was the director in this film and I do believe he added much more credibility to his name with this piece. I havent always been big fan of his other works personally but the characterization and action he created made this film exciting and believable to watch. The set design was spectacular and raw. His choices for the characters were both spot on, in reflection of those in the real events, as well as spectacular portrayals of being captured and imprisoned. He had a mixture of very well known actors and some not so familiar to hollywood screen, both working together. This was an interesting choice. I think it strengthens the piece because much of the other film choices were almost too hollywood and blockbuster like. The screenplay itself is adapted from a book and true events. It was an easy piece to watch in the sense that, we already know it is something audiences will invest into. While it was an amazing film to watch, I don't know if it is the most memorable film ever, it just fit the mold as a crowd pleaser. If anything it was a safe film to make. It had the action and some famous faces, placing the film on a silver platter for the viewers.
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