Munich: Tribes Fighting Tribes
Submitted by scharton on Sat, 01/07/2006 - 09:05.
Finally, Munich is being shown at theaters other than River Park's Edwards Cinemas. I know that we really only have one corporate movie choice in town, but at least it's nice not to be forced into the northernmost theater.
As I've mentioned before, I obssess about seeing all of the movies that will be nominated for the Best Picture category of the Academy Awards. I imagine that someday we will have a big Academy Awards party at the Crest Theater with all of us film fans gathering to watch our "super bowl" together. Anyone game? Could I fit into my tux?
Spielberg's Munich explores the issue about our need for space on this planet and our human need to gather along lines that divide us ethnically, religiously and how willing we are to use violence to get what we want. The movie does a good job of taking a strong theme and exploring it through specific circumstances.
Israelis and Palestinians. But it could have been Christian/Muslims. Could have been Cowboys/Indians. Could have been Crips/Bloods (or Sharks/Jets).
The theme is explored thoughtfully. I was leary of a one-sided debate but was encouraged by the thoughtfulness of the subject and issues. Religion was left out of the debate, which allowed for a much cleaner exploration. We all know that religion is there, but the real conflict is between ethnic groups and their perceived right to real estate. It just so happens that they both belive that God is on their side (which is something else they actually have in common).
Great acting, the movie has a great feel to it and as my wife commented, the costumes were very beliveable, not over or under done (which is hard to do in 1972).
Without giving away plot points, what did you think/feel?
exactly
My point is that in order to commit such acts of violence the terrorist(s) or those waging war (like us) dehumanize the 'victims'. We are ALL victims of violence and terror regardless of perspective or sense of righteousness. My pinko 2 cents.
It's still just a movie
Well done movie, but those terrorists in real life consider themselves heros (as does their country) and felt no remorse or lack of conviction about their actions (quote from bay area expert)...and yes, I saw it on TV in '72, nothing human about it.
21 Hours at Munich
How does it compare to 21 Hours at Munich
good film
I thought this was a timely and important film - and a good one at that. I also assumed someone's political agenda would figure into the mix but that was not really the case. The direction was understated and the performances were imHo extremely good.
What I feel is 'important' about this film is a sort of re-personalization of terrorism. For quite a while after 9/11 we Americans were tuned in to the fact that terrorism touches people's lives in a tangible and painful way. We understood the real tragedy of terrorism and war. We knew and felt that there were human beings attached to all of it - as opposed to just pictures, talking heads, and posturing on TV.
Munich made me look through those eyes again. The closing frame says it all.
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