Masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (13 March 2008)

Munich (2005)
**** (out of 4)
Steven Spielberg's brilliant film telling the story of what happened after the 1972 Olympics is a sad, depressing and incredibly violent film that hopefully people will go see. I know there's all sorts of controversy already surrounding this film and while I do think the film favors the Israeli's there's no doubt its message hits right at home without being preaching and without Spielberg adding a B.S. happy ending like he's done throughout his career. Spielberg is being very brave here in how he tackles the revenge subject and especially in the way he shows the violence. Again, had this not been Spielberg the film probably would have gotten a NC-17 rating because of the gore and violence but not once is it shown in a stylish way or in a way trying to make it look like a good thing. The film starts off depressing and Spielberg keeps it that way all the way till the ending. The performances by the entire cast are wonderful and the film hits on all levels. A crowning achievement for Spielberg, which is a lot better than Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List. My father loved this one as well.