[Expendable.]

Trailer

Director Ben Affleck (The Town, Gone Baby Gone)
Cast: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Zeljko Ivanek, Richard Kind, Scoot McNairy, Chris Messina, Michael Parks, Kerry Bishe, Kyle Chandler, Rory Cochrane, Christopher Denham, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Victor Garber and Taylor Schilling.



Synopsis:

Based on true events, “Argo” chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis–the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA “exfiltration” specialist named Tony Mendez (Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies.

Argo hits theaters October 12th.

[Solo]

Of course the trailer for one of my very most hyped movies would hit when I'm at work.

:_(

Day one even without seeing the trailer! You're my boy, Ben!

[Tucah]

Looks pretty good and I've been a fan of Affleck's previous directing efforts so I'm definitely in.

[robertsan21]

I like it.

[Blue Ninja]

Yeah, that definitely looks interesting.

[BuddyJoeHooker]

I knew I would be seeing this regardless, but the trailer looks good.

[Sn4ke_911]

I'm not a big Affleck fan but this looks pretty good.

[AAequal]

Ben has proven to be pretty good director and top of all he makes kind of movies that interest me. This one looks good too, I still think Affleck should just stay behind the camera.

[Expendable.]

I'm not a big Affleck fan but this looks pretty good.

As an actor or director? I had my problems with The Town (still good though), but Gone Baby Gone is freaking great.

[cutmeamango]

A better cast than The Town and a likely better story too? Ben, count me in.

[Expendable.]

I feel like Sculli is going to love this. Gives me a Munich vibe.

[Secret_Riddle]

I love Gone Baby Gone and The Town. This looks great too; sort of a Munich vibe. Director Affleck is best Affleck.

[Solo]

I feel like Sculli is going to love this. Gives me a Munich vibe.

It will probably be a lot better than Munich.

[Sn4ke_911]

As an actor or director? I had my problems with The Town (still good though), but Gone Baby Gone is freaking great.

As an actor. I agree Gone Baby Gone was fantastic.

[strafer]

Ben is a great director, I wanna say actor too but there are so few movies. :p

[andycapps]

Youtube link yet? I can't watch the OP's link at work.

[WanderingWind]

Affleck is a better director than he ever was as an actor. I've enjoyed all his films, and hated all his films. Hope this continues that trend...looks good!

[bengraven]

I hope this is great and people can finally stop acting snobbish and mocking when they see a new Ben Affleck movie. It's like no matter how awesome and critically acclaimed he is, the less informed people still want him to suffer for J.Lo and his crappy early 2000s films.

[roosters93]

Looks interesting. Was Kyle Chandler in the trailer?

[Expendable.]

Youtube link yet? I can't watch the OP's link at work.

This all that's on YouTube so far. Just a shitty GMA rip, since it aired on there -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttjloB2CRSI

[Funky Papa]

I'm hyped as shit. The setting is terrific and Affleck happens to be a surprisingly competent director. I'm in.

[BruiserBear]

Looks a little cliche, but I'll give it a shot probably after it comes to bluray.

[sankt-Antonio]

Nice 'stache.

[Expendable.]

Random IMDb test screening impression:

I caught an advanced screening of this film in Pasadena last week that Ben Affleck personally attended. I thought it was good. It wasn't as emotionally engaging as Gone Baby Go e or as action packed as The Town. Everything was executed top notch, it's just that it all wasn't that interesting. The cast was exceptional with the comedic duo of Alan Arkin and John Goodman being my personal favorites. Affleck, as director, nailed the period (1981-82). The clothes, sets, and dialogue reflected the early 80s perfect. It relied on tension as it's main trick and it pulled it off decently well. Overall I would place it above The Debt (despite a great villain performance) and below Munich. Munich had more clever action and grittier moments. Affleck's acting was fine. He is limited by the script. It reminded me of his performance in The Town. Quiet kind of guy, less so than in the Town but reminiscent. He has a couple moments where he stands up for what he believes is right and this is where the character and Affleck shine brightest. Otherwise, it's a pretty lackluster character. Not much action or emotion out of him. I liked his full beard, it was pretty awesome. When I saw him at The Yard House next to the Theater, he still had the full beard, so I assume they are still doing shooting on the film. Perhaps he just really enjoys the beard.

[Cheebo]

I love how he borrowed most of his cast from his pals Kevin Smith's Red State. He said Smith showed him Red State right before casting Argo and he loved it so much he wanted to use as much of the cast from it as he could.

[Expendable.]

I love how he borrowed most of his cast from his pals Kevin Smith's Red State. He said Smith showed him Red State right before casting Argo and he loved it so much he wanted to use as much of the cast from it as he could.

Wow, I didn't know that. That's crazy. It really is a great ensemble.

[Expendable.]

YouTube!

[JoeBoy101]

More interesting than I expected. Will keep an eye on it.

[andycapps]

YouTube!

Awesome! And this does look very cool. Affleck needs to stick with directing movies and being in them.

[jett]

Looks good. I think Affleck is a pretty mediocre actor at best though, I wish he would stop directing himself.

I will probably be a lot better than Munich.

I think I'm better than Rome, myself.

[Expendable.]

Poster:

[Stinkles]

Probably something on my end, but that was the worst video player I have ever encountered.

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Ben Affleck looks like the guy from The Last of Us game.

Oh, and cool movie.

[Gila]

Great cast, gives me the munich-vibe as well

looking forward to it, Ben as usual is always nice

[Solo]

I think I'm better than Rome, myself.

I lol'ed

[ctrayne]

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[Scullibundo]

Yeah Ex, I also picked up a bit on the Munich vibe, even if there seems to be a lightness running throughout this one. Definitely looking great.

Solo, you always know how to make me laugh at the start of a long day.

[CFMOORE!]

this looks fantastic.

[Scullibundo]

Also good to see Expendable adopting the ALL CAPS approach for movie titles.

[Schweini]

Looking forward to it. The Town was a sensational movie, shame about Affleck's performance though.

[Weenerz]

Ben could pull off this version of Sam Fisher.

[Mully]

Looks pretty good.

[-Pyromaniac-]

If Afflek is directing I was already in, but it looks good too!

[gdt]

HELL YES. Affleck as a director is the real deal.

Can't say the subject matter is too exciting at the moment, but I'm sure it'll be an awesome movie.

[Gouty]

Am I crazy or was this movie shot super wide?

[Jimothy]

Wow, I was already excited for this, but that trailer made my hype go to another level. This is gonna be great. What an amazing cast.

[filler]

Will watch for Scoot

[Scullibundo]

Speaking of Munich. Not enough directors these days make use of that great seventies zoom lens style. I fucking love the zoom lens. Soderbergh uses it very well too in his Oceans movies.

[Fatalah]

What a cool story. I'm down.

[-Mikey-]

Bryan Cranston? I'm in. Thought of Munich at the beginning of the trailer but this looks to be its own thing. I've never heard of this story so it has me interested on a few levels.