Worth all $10.50

Rating: 9/10 (24 December 2005)

Undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year. Munich delivers a value-neutral approach to the tragedy of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, focusing not on the ethical superiority or inferiority of the parties involved but on the ultimate human tragedy of war and violence. Eric Bana delivers what I think is his best performance in years; he exhibits a skillful balance of humanity and brutality that makes his character realistic and believable.
Accusations of anti-Semitism made against the film are, in my view, unfounded. It simply portrays the perpetuity of pain and suffering caused by answering violence with violence, without answering the question of whether such a response would be justified by either side. Don't let your preconceptions about the Middle East, religion or any other issue prevent you from seeing this film. Come in with an open mind and you will leave feeling both rage and sorrow for both sides in the conflict.