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Munich (2005)

thereviewers
Nov 15, 2015
2 min read

Munich reveals the intense story of the secret Israeli squad assigned to track down and assassinate the 11 Palestinians who were believed to have planned the 1972 Munich massacre.

Overall Review Score

8.5 out of 10

Review

Based on Operation Wrath of God, the Israeli government’s response against the Palestine Liberation Organisation after the Munich massacre of 1972, Munich blends history and politics together to create a thrilling drama that causes the audience to sit up a bit straighter and question whether the Israeli’s revenge went too far. The films 157-minute run time initially feels long with the film’s opening being cumbersome and dialogue-heavy. However, as the film picks up pace and the secret team are deployed, the film develops a new lease of life and uses explosions, gun fights and car chases to create an engaging, immensely enjoyable film that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the credits have rolled. Overall, Munich features a mixed assortment of actors, some like Daniel Craig more memorable than others, who deliver types of performances, but despite this the film has a natural flow to it that allows the audience to be consumed by the cinematography and be swept up in its numerous, carefully constructed, sub-plots. Munich isn’t a film for the quick, hard hitting action fan but it does deliver a thrilling drama that will educate, entertain and enthral the audience.

Reviewer 1's score & comments:

Score: 9 out of 10

Comments:

Munich on the whole was a very enjoyable film to watch due to its beautiful cinematography, intense story and outstanding acting performances by the actors/ actresses. Further to this the film script is well fleshed out and very thought provoking, and concentrates rather nicely on the emotional and psychological well being of the team rather than portraying mindless contract killing.

Reviewer 2's score & comments:

Score: 8 out of 10

Comments:

Munich, while a long film at 157-minutes, keeps the audience engaged with its fast-action and high-intensity plot. Focusing on the fall out of the Munich disaster, the film emphasises the unique retaliatory abilities of the Israeli Special Forces and Intelligence Services. Overall, Munich is a relatively good film that balances multiple elements together to create a gritty film the audience can truly get behind. It is a film that truly leaves the audience with the question: How far will you go to get revenge and prevent future acts?