a drab somewhat slow moving account

Rating: 5/10 (28 December 2005)

...of what I'm sure is a good adaptation of events that occurred specifically after this horrific event. So in that sense, I'm sure our famous director deserves praise for his efforts in bringing "Munich" all together in realistic fashion and with no "embroidery" to it's content. I just found there was not enough dramatics, suspense or excitement in the aftermath plan, to hold me in my seat with anticipation of things to come. The men involved certainly wern't technical marvels nor did they appear overly confident in following through their mission..all which lost the spark for me in recreating the events. I guess one goes in to these pictures thinking the way Hollywood makes spy and intrigue movies with all it's special effects, huge dramatic action sequences twists and turns etc. etc. You won't find a lot of this in Munich...nor probably should you. It's an interpretation of events that took place after wards..and I'm sure this is realistically how it was. Just don't go in to the movie expecting a "Black Hawk Down" or "Mission Impossible III". You'll be quite disappointed. If it moved a bit quicker and, was 30 - 40 minutes shorter, I'd of given it a higher score than 5.