Good Action/Suspense, Intriguing Story, Unsatisfying Finish

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2005)

Munich is a great action/suspense movie, which unlike many films of its genre also has a very intriguing storyline and conflict. The problem was the movie's resolution. Munich does indeed ask very tough (and good) ethical questions, but provides answers that are WAY too easy. In case anyone is wondering, the story is not actually about the 1972 Olympic Incident-thats just the backdrop. Rather, the movie is about revenge in general, and whether violence justifies more violence. Without providing any specific plot details, my main problem with the "easy" answers is that Spielberg presents a whole complicated world with many shades of gray, then takes a black and white stance supporting one side at the end. Note: NOT for the faint of heart (there are some VERY gruesome death images).