Argo

Theatrical Release Date: September 14, 2012 / Expected Rating: R / Studio: Warner

Director: Ben Affleck / Writers: Chris Terrio (screenplay), Joshua Bearman (article)

Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Taylor Schilling, Kyle Chandler, Alan Arkin, Clea DuVall, Victor Garber, Rory Cochrane, Richard Kind, Tate Donovan, Adrienne Barbeau, Titus Welliver, Chris Messina, Michael Parks

Plot: During the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, a CIA specialist (Affleck) hatches a risky plan to rescue six American diplomats who are being held hostage in Canada's Iranian embassy.

Domestic Box Office Prediction: $33 million

Ben Affleck has quickly rebounded from one of Hollywood's most hated actors to one of its most respected directors. My only reluctance is that I can't think of a single spy movie that I've really liked (admittedly, I haven't seen a Bourne or a Bond). Still, Affleck and his strong cast hold promise.

Outlook: Promising

Picture:

Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) looks through some important documents while plotting to secure the release of American diplomats being held hostage in Iran.

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