The acting (especially that of Arkin and Goodman), Affleck's direction, Terrio's screenplay, the editing, and Desplat's score were all lauded, however the lack of historical truth (particularly in terms of who was involved in the operation) was criticized.
At the 85th Academy Awards, the film garnered seven nominations and won three, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. The film was also nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director, with Alan Arkin nominated for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. At the 19th Screen Actors Guild Awards, it won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, and Arkin was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. It also won Best Film, Best Editing, and Best Director at the 66th British Academy Film Awards, Best Screenplay at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, and Best International Picture at the 37th Hochi Film Award.
‘Argo’ was written by Chris Terrio and helmed by the famous Hollywood actor Ben Affleck who happens to be the producer of the film together with Grant Heslov, and George Clooney, under Warner Brothers, GK Films, and Smokehouse Pictures,.
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