I liked munich but really, it doesnt go deep enough with its themes of loyalty to one's country and the conflict between Palestine and isreal itself which the film basically revolves around.
Its just a backdrop for our lead to feel betrayed by his country.Allot of the audience knows the reason why this is happening and some information is given but really the film is more concerned with its crime thriller aesthetic then giving a point of view from the Palestinians.
There isn't much closure the 3rd act gives and really, again, in such a heavy political film its such a shame it sticks to the point of view of one character while everybody else is either a disillusioned isreali or just bodies they have to kill.
Munich
The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next.
Rating
2.8 (2)
Release Date
12/23/2005Runtime
164 minsOverview
During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$70,000,000Revenue
$130,982,129Homepage
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How It Feels
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A meticulously crafted, morally murky thriller following operatives hunting down those responsible for Munich. Spielberg trades spectacle for dread and doubt, building a film that burrows under your skin with questions that don't resolve.
Mood
TenseParanoidMelancholicAngry
Themes
RevengeJusticeFaithMortality
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Slow-burn
Look
HandheldNaturalisticHigh-contrast
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
Reviews
This one is a me problem. This is the second time I've watched it, and I just can't focus on it. Even if I put my phone down, no talking, no cats nearby, no snacks, my mind just wanders to something else, or I zone out entirely, mostly during the missions.
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