bakidarakari I couldn't feel it to be a typical Spielberg movie.Munich massacre and it's subsequent events have been shown in detail but there are some points which are left open.Movie shows psyche of people who are involved in so many killings.i felt events like this are best described in documentaries as it is difficult to fit the entire incident in a 2 hour movie.

Rohan Muralidhar I watched this movie today and i was deeply traumatized after what happened to those innocent Israeli athletes who were brutally slaughtered and the German authorities failed to save them, the best part i liked in this movie was the thrilling factor which gave me goosebumps while watching. i can somehow relate it to an Indian's point of view as India also has enemies who masterminded the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts and the gruesome carnage which paralyzed Mumbai for 3 days are still on the run. This movie is a must watch for every Indian soldier who has the desire to serve and die for the country. The violent scenes could have been toned down a bit but otherwise it is still outstanding.

Python Hyena Munich (2005): Dir: Steven Spielberg / Cast: Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Geoffrey Rush, Marie-Josee Croze, Ciaran Hinds: Place and time regards the aftermath of the 1972 murders of 11 Israeli athletes and the squad sent to terminate those responsible. Director Steven Spielberg succeeds in realism with a powerful setup then it becomes repetitious as the team tracks and kills its targets with various bomb devices. One flaw is its inability to involve viewers. That is not usually the case with a director such as Spielberg but this is not a high point in his career. Basically, this is no Schindler's List. Eric Bana leads the mission but the role is one note until the second half of the film where he examines the vengeance and the paranoia overlooking his life. In supporting roles are Geoffrey Rush and Daniel Craig as well as Marie-Josee Croze who are at the mercy of characters that never seem to come to life. Their roles are more observed than developed and that is a major drawback. This is unfortunate considering the talent in front and behind the camera involved and how flat the material becomes. Strong theme regarding revenge and whether it is warranted. Spielberg doesn't applaud revenge so much as address its madness and whether or not it actually resolves. The film is technically well made showcasing European photography but for Spielberg it is secondary to his masterpieces. Score: 5 / 10

roystephen-81252 Steven Spielberg knows how to make a movie. He has such a knowledge and understanding of the medium that is truly unparallelled. He was probably born to do it, and he proves it every time, even when he (sort of) fails. Munich is not his best work, not even close (I would say it's on par with Lincoln, maybe with Amistad, but far below Schindler's List or Saving Private Ryan among his more political movies), but the opening sequence in itself is a testimony to his formidable talents.That sequence, the recreation of the terrorist attack and massacre at the 1972 Summer Olypics, is no less shocking and effective than the first 20 minutes of Saving Private Ryan. The way it was shot and edited reminded me of Paul Greengrass's in-your-face documentary style (United 93, Captain Phillips) that makes you feel you are really there in the middle of events. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie does not really live up to the beginning, though it raises important moral questions and never feels oversimplifying. It just cannot sustain the level of suspense and since its core message (nothing is ultimately black-and-white and revenge may not bring peace and resolution) is not really new, the movie becomes somewhat boring as it drags on a bit too long.Eric Bana, however, is great, as always. He is an exceptional actor who makes any movie worth a watch.