Argo (2012)

[hobgoblin]

Release Date: 4th March 2013
Studio: Warner Home Video
Source: Sainsbury Entertainment
Pre-order date: 21/12/12
Features:

- Feature Length Picture in Picture: Eye Witness Account (theatrical version) ## Relive the takeover of the US Embassy in November of 1979 and the daring rescue mission in January of 1980 through the eyes of those that lived it.
- Commentary
- Rescued from Tehran: We Were There ## President Jimmy Carter, Tony Mendez and the actual house guests recount the real-life harrowing experience they endured.
- Argo: Absolute Authenticity ## From characters to heart-stopping action, Ben Affleck’s eye and ear for hard-hitting realism and attention to exacting detail has become his signature as an A-list filmmaker.
- ARGO: The CIA & Hollywood Connection ## Director Ben Affleck and former CIA agent Tony Mendez give a firsthand view of the actual documents and cover story used to create the phony movie Argo that had all of Hollywood believing in.
- Escape from Iran: The Hollywood Option ## Escape From Iran commemorates the 25th anniversary of the "Canadian Caper," taking us back to this startling affair through the direct testimony of the Americans who found sanctuary at the Canadian embassy in Tehran, and the Canadians who risked their own safety to shelter their closest neighbours.


Argo Blu-ray PRE-ORDER

[Sithlord75]

Definitely get this.

[Adam-93]

day 1 for me, didnt see it so will be a blind buy but am a big fan of Ben Affleck

[hobgoblin]

Pre-orders up:-

Play: £16.99
Sainsbury: £14.99
HMV: £16.00
Amazon: £16.09

[CJPowers]

The Town and Gone Baby Gone were excellent, so I'll be picking this up.

[malcy30]

Given its Warner has anyone heard if HMV are doing a Steelbook exclusive ? They seem to do the new Warner films e.g. Dark Knight Rises.

[aequalszero]

Originally Posted by malcy30

Given its Warner has anyone heard if HMV are doing a Steelbook exclusive ? They seem to do the new Warner films e.g. Dark Knight Rises.

No word yet, but this may get some kind of special release somewhere (the US were very kind to The Town on blu). This was a great flick too - more enjoyable than The Town for me, but not quite up to Gone Baby Gone standards (that movie was brilliant).

[Davy]

Wll be picking this one up for sure - reviews and word of mouth are stellar and it's a great cast. Who could have guessed 10 years ago that Ben Affleck would be one of the best young directors in the world?

[legendarymatt92]

Originally Posted by Davy

Wll be picking this one up for sure - reviews and word of mouth are stellar and it's a great cast. Who could have guessed 10 years ago that Ben Affleck would be one of the best young directors in the world?

I'd never really considered it, but Kevin Smith said something on one of his tours that really cleared the whole issue up for me -- someone like Affleck, who has worked on numerous projects as an actor, has obviously worked with numerous directors; over the course of that time, he has been picking and choosing the good techniques that each director has and applying them to his own "directorial mind".

Not taking anything away from the man -- he really has shone as a director -- but it's an interesting thought.

[DJJez]

day one for me, i missed it at the cinema but heard great things about the movie + i like ben affleck as an actor so looking forward to it

[Davy]

Originally Posted by legendarymatt92

I'd never really considered it, but Kevin Smith said something on one of his tours that really cleared the whole issue up for me -- someone like Affleck, who has worked on numerous projects as an actor, has obviously worked with numerous directors; over the course of that time, he has been picking and choosing the good techniques that each director has and applying them to his own "directorial mind".

Not taking anything away from the man -- he really has shone as a director -- but it's an interesting thought.

That's true, but you could say that about any actor with a decent sized filmography. Affleck's advantage, maybe, is having worked both in Michael Bay blockbusters as well as Kevin Smith independents and a lot of different sized films in between.

[The Hush]

Guys, what languages will be in this BD? Only english? Thanks

[nametag]

Originally Posted by Davy

That's true, but you could say that about any actor with a decent sized filmography. Affleck's advantage, maybe, is having worked both in Michael Bay blockbusters as well as Kevin Smith independents and a lot of different sized films in between.

True, but I still think that there are other actors who have had that experience and still don't make a massive mark as a director. Nobody seemed especially keen on Dustin Hoffman's first film, and look at all the people he's worked with!

[levcore]

Can't wait to see this! Really looking forward to picking it up

[tomcain1999]

watched this last night, excellent film

[legendarymatt92]

Originally Posted by nametag

True, but I still think that there are other actors who have had that experience and still don't make a massive mark as a director. Nobody seemed especially keen on Dustin Hoffman's first film, and look at all the people he's worked with!

It made a big splash critically, but not so much with audiences. I think it depends on what style of films you start to make as well -- with every Affleck film, there's been a touch of the blockbuster (or at least mainstream) mentality that's balanced with an indie intelligence. I think that works just right for him, and I long to see it continue.

[nightcrawler]

I watched this last night...cracking film I wasn't familiar with the (true) story and even though I'd kinda guessed the outcome it still had me glued to the screen till the end. That Mr Affleck is a pretty damn good director! I already have The Town but I still haven't seen Gone Baby Gone, but after watching Argo I ordered GBG straight away. It was also good to be thoroughly entertained by a film, after seeing the snoozefest that was War Horse earlier in the week.

[twelvemonkeys]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

I watched this last night...cracking film I wasn't familiar with the (true) story and even though I'd kinda guessed the outcome it still had me glued to the screen till the end. That Mr Affleck is a pretty damn good director! I already have The Town but I still haven't seen Gone Baby Gone, but watching Argo I ordered GBG straight away. It was also good to be thoroughly entertained by a film, after seeing the snoozefest that was War Horse earlier in the week.

Gone Baby Gone is brilliant as well. It's quite a miraculous turnaround for him really, he was a bit of a joke at one point but he's transformed into a very decent director.

[aequalszero]

Originally Posted by twelvemonkeys

Gone Baby Gone is brilliant as well. It's quite a miraculous turnaround for him really, he was a bit of a joke at one point but he's transformed into a very decent director.

His problem was being a 'celebrity' actor, where the fame part came first in the media's eyes - so all the relationship stuff overshadowed his actual work (he's great in Chasing Amy and Boiler Room). Director is considered a much more 'serious' role - hence the increased respect. The fact that he has done it so well is a credit to him: as you say, Gone Baby Gone is fantastic.

Also, he was the bomb in Phantoms.

[Blu MacReady]

Originally Posted by Davy

Wll be picking this one up for sure - reviews and word of mouth are stellar and it's a great cast. Who could have guessed 10 years ago that Ben Affleck would be one of the best young directors in the world?

Take it Ben didn't direct Gigli