A dark haunting Masterpiece! Not for everyone

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2006)

I have seen every big Oscar contender this year except for Capote and none have stuck with me like this. I must say this is not every ones type of movie: The violence is realistic and gruesome and the movie is politically charged but still is universal.
I have seen Brokeback Mountain and it is very good but Munich is I believe harder to forget and just as good in the acting. I do want to comment on one thing, I saw Brokeback Mountian and this is why a movie of that type is important. I was verbally attacked by my father for seeing it. He joke with words of ashamed and disowned and started questioning my sexual preference. I am with out a doubt straight but it is because of people like my father movies like Brokeback must be made. It is an important movie and I hope people go see it to really see what an Ignorant society can do.
But none the less movie wise Munich to me stands alone this year. The sad part is it could be knocked out of the Best Picture race because of how dark and off putting it is. Spielberg has told a story with unbelievable cinematography and at times a beautiful and painful score(music). The movie is made with such detail you can not help but admire the direction that went into this movie. Spielberg also takes the most risk he has ever taken with his movies. The subject matter is a hard sell, his violence is done in a gruesome and realistic way, his characters are not hero's and even hard just to like, the cast is not well known, he shoots it in an old fashion way with a lot of zooming, and he uses a sex scene to also reflect on the finale of the Munich massacre. All these risk are why the movie has been getting mixed reviews and the fact that no movie could live up to the expectations it had. These risk though is also why I love it so much, this is film making at it's bravest.
The scene I referred to as a risk is probably the biggest punch in the whole movie. Avner the leader has been pulled out of the field and returned home to his wife. He is tormented and through out the film has had flash backs to the Munich massacre. He has sex with his wife who he has not seen in a long time. During it he is picturing the final massacre of the 9 remaining athletes at the airport. This is very powerful because it shows the torment of the main character while also hitting the audience with the spark that caused the mission. The unforgettable music playing during this heartbreaking scene makes it one I will remember for ever. The first time I saw it I felt numb and heartbroken. The second time a teen of my age either 18 or 19 years old laughed which really ruined this incredible scene.
This is not a film for every one but if you are willing to go to the theater and see something new and important then I advise you too. It is informative and unforgettable.
My personal top ten of the year excluding Capote 1. Munich 2. Good Night and Good Luck 3. King Kong 4. Syriana 5. Brokeback Mountain 6. Cinderella Man 7. Crash 8. Walk the Line 9. A History of Violence 10. Jarhead