a serious look at the cycle of violence

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2006)

An excellent but gruesome window into the world of terrorism, how it affects innocent lives and how retaliation just leads to more terrorism. Innocent lives of victims but also of loved ones of those involved, from all sides deeply affected by these acts. Eric Bana is brilliant as the lead character, starting off so confidently and then living in fear as the tables turn. Also, interesting how real assassins work and had to cope with lack of technology such as cellphones etc which we have today. Having to be so close to the targets to set off devices made it hit them harder emotionally whereas today, assassins can be really far away from their target and achieve "neater" cold-blooded results. Scenery of European cities is touchable and the reconstruction of various memoirs from the 70's is well done, such as the fashion, transport, technology etc. A must see, gripping, serious movie. Could have been a little shorter but excellent. (PS: to Daniel Craig (Steve) - South African Jews sound more English in accent than Australian! We look forward to seeing you as 007!)