Surprise, surprise....

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2006)

Being no big fan of Mr Berg and still reeling from the very miscast and dull War of the Worlds I never the less dragged myself into Munich to see what a mess he made of what is a controversial and sensitive subject. I happened to have my 12 year old son with me (Sorry Mr Sensor) and he for all his tender years is usually spot on with his critique so I was looking forward to hearing his opinion especially as he had no recollection of the events on which this film was based. So, expecting the worst and almost hoping I was proved right in we went (Straight after 'Jarhead' in fact). Before the movie even started I new something big was about to happen, the 550 seat auditorium was full, not one empty seat that I could see. To the film. For me the very fact that there were no big names in this movie showed me The Berg was serious about this movie and that the subject matter was going to be treated both seriously and with sensitivity, could you imagine Cruise as Avner? Perish the thought. Terrorism, as we all know, is now a part of our lives and has been since the 60s and medias ability to bring it to us in full living color almost as it happens but what Mr Berg did here so very well was to both condemn it but give us an understanding of its purpose and futility at the same time. We all realize that as long as there is terrorism humanity will fight back. Direction was flawless, casting nothing less than a work of art, Cinematography outstanding and lighting nothing short of genius. OK there were a few continuity errors, so what, isn't there always and yes it was graphic at times but hey. As I said the real test for me was consulting my son at our usual post movie pizza joint. When I asked him what he thought he replied 'Can we see it again Dad? It's the best film I have ever seen'.