Munich Review

Mr. Spielberg,

I am so sorry. Let me explain. One day, while on Netflix, I decided I should probably rent Munich and get it over with. I don't remember hearing anything about how well the movie was received by the critics, but I honestly couldn't get very excited about the movie. It seemed like a very dull film, but with your name being on it, of course I have to see it. The DVD showed up unexpected in my mailbox one day, and I was a little put out that I didn't get a different movie that I was more interested in. Now, back to my apology. I'm sorry for doubting you. That is all.

Sincerely,
John

Yes. Munich was very enjoyable. I was actually quite shocked at how "unboring" the movie turned out to be. I was expecting a slow, historical-event film revolving around a "let's catch these guys" scenario. Not at all. First of all, the characters were very personal. These aren't just a bunch of guys running around on a television screen that you don't care about. You connect with them, which I believe was my greatest fear, wouldn't occur. Character development, in my opinion, is one of the most important, if not the most important aspect of a film. Second of all, the film did a great job of making the plot interesting. It wasn't an "arrest them!" story, it was a very captivating crime thriller. Now, I don't know (and doubt) that everything that happened in the movie actually happened in real life, but hey, who cares? That's what movies are all about. Besides, it said "inspired by" real life events.

My one complain was the ending (which has involuntarily become my "complaint of choice" as of late). It seemed a bit short and unfinished. Unresolved. Still, it did not distract from the enjoyment of the film as a whole.

I thought Munich was great. Definitely overlooked. Good job, Mr. Spielberg. You never cease to amaze me (except for perhaps the latest Indiana Jones addition). I hope you live until you are 150 and continue to direct movies the entire time. Bring on Lincoln!

8.8/10