Munich DVD Review
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Munich DVD Review
Munich: A DVD Experience Worth Watching
Summary:
Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, "Munich" is arguably Steven Spielberg's finest work since "Band of Brothers" (2001). With a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes, the film maintains a surprisingly brisk pace. Spielberg uses this time effectively, adding depth to the characters and capturing their evolution throughout the mission.
Screenwriters Tony Kushner and Eric Roth, known for "Forrest Gump" (1994), deliver an exceptional screenplay. The characters are well-developed, and the dialogue is skillfully crafted to drive the story forward, reveal character motivations, and subtly comment on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It results in a compelling and thought-provoking movie experience.
Plot Overview:
"Munich" explores the real-life events of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany, where the Palestinian group Black September attacked the Olympic Village. Eleven terrorists escaped after murdering 12 Israeli hostages. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (played by Lynn Cohen) commands Mossad to assemble a secret team of assassins to track down and eliminate those responsible.
Mossad agent Avner (Eric Bana) leads a team of five, including Steve (Daniel Craig), Carl (Ciarán Hinds), Robert (Mathieu Kassovitz), and Hans (Hanns Zischler). Each member possesses unique skills, and they are given free rein to find and neutralize the 11 terrorists scattered across Europe. As they complete their mission, each man confronts the profound impact of their actions on their perceptions of life, family, and country.
Themes and Performances:
"Munich" excels in examining the nuances of morality and the gray areas in the struggle between opposing forces. The varied accents add authenticity and heightened engagement, similar to "The Passion Of The Christ." Subtitles and accents enhance rather than detract, adding seriousness to the film compared to a typical action narrative. The film does not spoon-feed the audience with historical context; understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict enriches the viewing experience.
Conclusion:
"Munich" stands out as a masterful portrayal of the complex Arab/Israeli and Muslim/Jewish conflicts without moralizing or painting either side as wholly good or evil. Both sides are depicted as human, striving for peace, familial love, and homeland identity?"goals seemingly achievable only through the other's defeat.
Overall, "Munich" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that delves into deep themes with a balanced and humane perspective.
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