a tragedy causes a chain of revenge

Rating: 10/10 (1 October 2013)

This is based on the Munich massacre and Israel's vengeance after that. Avner Kaufman, acted by Eric Bana, is appointed as a leader of assassination team by the Israeli government to revenge the people who arranged the Munich massacre. Although Avner carries out the plan successfully at first, bloody days and unstoppable violence gradually deprive him of his mind.
Steven Spielberg is mainly known for his entertaining movies, such as Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park or E.T. However, he shows another talent in this movie. In fact I can't believe he made this even now. He dealt with so difficult and complicated topics; a conflict based on history and religion and a chain of hatred. In making this movie, he didn't simplify the situation and events but succeeded in editing those as a single work. In addition, owing to the great directions, we can feel a gloomy atmosphere suitable for this bloody movie all around the scenes. As a whole, I think this is one of the masterpieces of movie world.
Is there a justifiable murder in the world? This movie put the question to us, but never tells us the answer. Violence leads to another violence. But nevertheless, we sometimes view that as necessary. I couldn't watch this without thinking over such a thing. Actually this movie doesn't leave pleasant aftertaste. However, I'm sure it's worth watching. Try this, and then, what do you think of it?