Well made but overlong

Rating: 7/10 (6 January 2007)

This was a movie that I really didn't know what to expect.I knew the basic story and also knew that it was based on fact,but I hadn't felt the need to watch it as the trailers had left me cold.Was it worth seeing in the end?Yes,it probably was.But it isn't one of those films that I could watch over and over again.
The things that I liked about this film was the level of tension that was built up before each 'revenge' mission.They are all dealt with very well and are also well staged.The acting is also fine with no dud performances.
What I wasn't too keen on was the length of the movie.As with many films today it was too long and could have been at least 20 minutes shorter.The main problem I had was the way the revenge gang suddenly developed a conscience towards the end.This felt forced and unconvincing and only Daniel Craig's character Steve showed very little remorse throughout.From being a clinical bunch of professional killers,too many of them changed their political viewpoint.
So 'Munich' is a well made movie but no classic.Worth a watch but a slight disappointment.