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“Argo might well be studied as a bait-and-switch masterwork: In showing the capture of the American Embassy in Tehran, Ben Affleck first made a fetish of authenticity, then served up a shamelessly Hollywood, and wholly fictional climax, then capped the whole thing off with a coda that was essentially a tribute to his movie's authenticity, complete with side-by-side photos of the actors and their near-identical real-life counterparts. Well done, sir!”

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David Edelstein

David Edelstein, born in 1959, is a renowned film critic with a significant influence in the film review field. Known for his insightful and accessible writing style, he has made a name for himself with his unique perspectives on cinema. more

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