Acting was impeccable, dialogue good if somewhat predictable

Rating: 8/10 (23 January 2006)

Seeing Munich last Saturday, I came away emotionally exhausted, my husband left feeling unresolved. I found some of Spielberg's attempts at humor distracting, such as the accountant making abundantly clear he wanted receipts!!! The tenor of the film seemed a little uneven, perhaps that was the intent, the whole situation was pretty untenable. Not sure what to make of Papa and/or Louis, who proclaim such disdain for what governments can and do do, but make a very comfortable living off of that ambiguity. Not clear why such relatively untrained people were brought in for these jobs. Amazing what they pulled off, all things considered. Are targets really that easily accessed? Eric Bana has been a personal favorite since Blackhawk Down, I thought he did the best he could with Hulk, he was very effective in Troy, or was that just by way of contrast with Bloom and Pitt? Still remember "Papa" from "The Jackel"(the original one:), he continues to be convincing and effective. I thought perhaps Louis had the most difficult role of any, lacking the passions of his father, how did he feel about his "job." Clearly I need to view this film again. No doubt all my questions are answered. In the meantime, though, I applaud the film and Spielberg. It is the first feature-length film to take on this horrific time and crime. I remember the made-for-TV movie, of many moons ago, with Lindsey Wagner as a compassionate flight attendant who talks to one of the terrorists, I almost feel like that depiction was more evenhanded, perhaps. Of course, it stops with this event's playing-out.
It seems clear to me Ms. Meir's motivation was pretty purely revenge/vengeance, not sure she had any good alternative choice, though.
Those are my thoughts, as of this day!