Surprisingly good

Rating: 9/10 (3 January 2006)

I went to see Munich last week. This movie is about one of the teams in the the Israeli secret operation now known as Wrath of God". Originally their mission was to kill 11 men who were involved in the terrorist group Black September's murder of the athletes during the Olympics. However, as time goes on, and they remain isolated from society the men begin to stray from their original mission.
I was surprised I liked this film. I've been following it since last year. When I first discovered Eric Bana was cast as Anver I was concerned. I am a fan of his but did not think he would pull off this role. How quickly I had forgotten his performance in Black Hawk Down! Another concern I had going into the theater was the fact this was a Spielberg film. I hate Spielberg films. I hate them with a passion. They are preachy and dumbed down. They are as sweet as saccharine. At best, they are artsy-fartsy and play with the truth like toys. However, Munich was none of these. It was a hell of a film.
Although the movie is political, and I can't think of one person who comes into the theater looking for flaws will be happy with it, this movie was great entertainment. It isn't pretty entertainment, but it is entertainment all the same.
It was a great way to pass a couple hours. The only problem is, I can't shake the final hour.
That is what makes a good film a great film.