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Munich
2005 164 min United States of America, Canada R 16+
★7.8
Drama, Action, History, Thriller
Director: Steven Spielberg
🎭 Based on
«Vengeance»
byGeorge Jonas
Trailers
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Description
During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$47.4M
Worldwide:
$130.98M
Starring
Eric Bana
Actor
Daniel Craig
Actor
Marie-Josée Croze
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Director
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Golden Eagle 2007
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
Munich is widely regarded as a somber, intellectually ambitious exploration of the cycle of violence following the 1972 Olympic massacre. While critics admire its historical weight and balanced refusal to offer easy moral answers, opinions on its execution remain divided regarding its emotional resonance and technical flow.
| Theme | The film maintains a committed neutral stance, successfully avoiding propaganda by humanizing individuals on both sides of the conflict. | |
| Production | The production design and cinematography effectively and authentically recreate the atmosphere and aesthetic of the 1970s. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, including Ciarán Hinds and Geoffrey Rush, provides strong, grounded performances that anchor the narrative. | |
| Pacing | The long runtime and contemplative, slow-moving pace are perceived as either an immersive, deep experience or an exhausting, uneven slog. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Eric Bana's lead performance are divided between those who find him perfectly demanding and others who believe he fails to fully convey the necessary internal conflict. | |
| Score | The score is a point of contention, with some finding it creates oppressive tension while others dismiss it as vague or ineffective. |