Argo

Tali: Argo is a thriller.. or is it political drama? Spy story? Either way, Argo is a GREAT film directed by and starring Ben Affleck. He stars as Tony Mendez, a CIA man who plans the elaborate and sometimes unimaginable stunt to bring 6 stranded US diplomats home from being stranded in Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis. Based on a true story (one in which everyone knows the ending already), this film kept the audience captivated and literally salivating for more - even down to the nail-biting final scene at the airport. This film deserves the Oscar buzz surrounding it!
My only qualm - did a white actor have to play the role of a Mexican character in order to make the hero more appealing for mainstream America? Discuss

Leo: If you haven't seen argue yet, "Argo fuck yourself". This movie is one of the many must-see movies this year. While the acting is not oscar-worthy, it is believable and fits with the movie very well. The most impressive aspect of this movie, in my opinion, is that I still feel suspense even though I know how the story ends. The way it is told is most appealing and makes you care about all of the characters.  To further discuss Tali's point, I do not have a problem with Affleck playing Tony Mendez (mexican) because I just think he wanted to star as Tony Mendez rather than specifically because he's white. Alan Arkin is absolutely hilarious and deserves the Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actor (even though his competition is too much).