Munich

History is a constant flow of facts and events that are not always seen in a complete light until years later when the truth is told by people that were present at the time and only then can the world judge the actions that were taken. I can barely remember the incidents that happen at the beginning of this film, considering I was only 7, I do have a memory of the gunmen out on the balcony and thinking, they don't look like gorillas.
After the televised hostage situation at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, where the whole world stood witness to the atrocities that took place, Israel took matters into its own hands and searched for the men that were ultimately responsible for the operation. This is a perfect example of how Steve Spielberg has grown as a director, expanding the adult oriented library of films that he has made. While you're watching the film you begin to realize the detail that went into the making of the movie, from the cars to the costumes to the props that are used by every single actor, all of it looks like it came right out of the mid 1970s. The lead actor here is Eric Bana, who most people will remember from The Hulk or Troy, but here he shows the versatility of his acting where his character has a hard time coming to terms with the mission that he is sent on.
This is a highly emotional film and I wouldn't expect anything less from Spielberg, but its not like other films he's done over the years, once you've seen it you could probably go a very long time without seeing it again. Watching it once will be enough for me, I'm glad I've seen it but to rewatch it'll probably never happen. This is a very well done thriller and it'll keep you're mind occupied, but to think that any one would want to watch it over and over again is asking a little much.
I think back on all the things I've seen over the years, and I wonder how many times are we going to go to the brink of destruction and turn away at the last moment. How many times before we just say, we just can't do it any more and jump into the abyss. We all must learn, as a whole, that violence begets violence and it does not bring peace and understanding, if we continue in this direction the only people that are going to know peace and understanding are the dead.