I thought this was a pretty good movie, and I wanted the hostages to escape, as well as the protagonist, but mostly for patriotic reasons that stemmed from ideas outside of this movie.

There was just no character development that would have people at the edge of their seats rooting for the actors here. No need to bring your crying towel here at all, but for a little insight into Iranian culture, and patriotic fantasy? this is your movie.

I am not even interested enough to do the research that would probably yield a true answer to whether this movie is really based on fact. Many reviewers contend it is not.

It is a wonderful premise, and could have been so much more, with proper development of the characters, even if not true.

It does bring out an idea I have been convinced of since the unarmed folks trying to make their way across a bridge to better conditions in Texas were shot by authorities during the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The government is definitely our enemy as normal working folks. You, as the majority, would be wise not to forget that.

This movie brings that to the forefront, with the official line of abandoning the mission, and it took two individuals to bring it off. Who knows if that's true?