- The
review will include:
- A subjective, informed response which
will include reference to Macro and Micro elements of Film Analysis.
- This will involve a close analysis of
selected sequences (opening/final and one of your choice) to illustrate your
critical points.
- Your analysis must include reference
to the audience’s emotional response.
- The different
responses/reaction/feelings you felt whilst watching the film
- Who might not like the film and why.
- Not all your points may be positive
but it is important to fully justify any negative criticisms
- Refer to the marketing techniques used
to sell the film, was this accurate?
Argo
In
1979, Iranians raided the American Embassy and took all workers as hostages,
Argo is a film based on the escape and rescue of 6 Americans by a C.I.A
officer. This action thriller will have you on the edge of your seats
throughout this historical event, with real life footage. Argo, Director and
producer Ben Affleck, Warner Bros Studio Inc.
Genre: Action, Thriller Drama, Historical.
Actors:
Ben
Affleck as Tony Mendez
John
Goodman as John Chambers
Bryan
Cranston as Jack O’connor
Alan
Arkin as Lester Siegel
Release Date: August 31, 2012
The
target audience for this film is the older generation as they will know and
understand the historical event. Although ages 18+ would also enjoy this film
as it is action packed and intrigues you.
In
this film the Iran community raid the American Embassy and take all workers
hostage, except 6 escape. When the CIA find out that they start to make a plan
to get them out of Iran, this is where the make believe film Argo comes in,
Tony Mendez has to make the government believe he is taking his film crew out
of the county and not the hostages.
