Yonatan Zunger (zunger) wrote,
Yonatan Zunger
zunger

Munich

Just got back from seeing "Munich." The film was quite good, and a lot more apolitical than I expected. Even though it's about a specific historical event and its aftermath, after a while it becomes clear that the original event was almost incidental to the real story; the film itself is about moral choices, and what wars do to the people who fight them. The choice of original event (the kidnapping and murder of the Israeli olympic team in 1972 by Palestinian terrorists) seems to be more to give a clear simplicity to the beginning, and it makes the contrast with the progressing murkiness all the more relevant.

So if you've been avoiding this movie because it's too political, don't worry - it's not. It's a bit on the heavy side, but worth a watch.
Tags: middle east
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