Munich gets you where it hurts.

Rating: 9/10 (24 December 2005)

Munich is one mess of a movie. Not because it is a bad movie. Matter of fact, it is an excellent movie. A movie that assumes you know the reality because it doesn't tell you where the reality ends and where the non-reality begins. In this case, you should know that Black September really happened, but it's the cause and affect that is being dealt to the public. It's the cause and affect this movie is really about. Whether the after-effect really happened, it doesn't matter. A mess was made and someone needs to clean it up. How do we fight fire? - with fire of course. How do you clean up a mess? - make a bigger mess.
That reminds me, this is a Spielberg movie that is nothing like the War of the Worlds he released earlier this year, but had the name not been used already, they could have called this one War of the Worlds, too. All the worlds - personal, political, familial, sociological, and any other you can think of - go off course and face possible annihilation. Gravity sucks you in and you can't escape. Maybe it was the black hole. No matter, you will become as engrossed in this movie. If you can forget about what you know politically or religiously, you will be ahead of the game. Forget about who is out to get who; watch what happens to those who let themselves get wrapped up in someone else's war.
Eric Bana's Avner becomes so wrapped up in death, life seems impossible to accept and yet becomes so dear. Daniel Craig will impress you as well. I think I see now why he was selected to be the new Bond. Cirian Hinds does a great job, also.
Why see this movie if you know about the true story? The story, the mystery and intrigue, Spielberg's best movie so far, great acting, self-realization...you name it. Just don't miss it.
I give it a 9/10 thanks to all the above reasons.