Billy the Fish
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I was wondering weather to see this but after reading this thread it's clear that it's just going to be another piece of spielberg jewish/american properganda
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Munich - Hollywood Playing with History?
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Yep Crystal Clear Billy, after all Uncle Buck and Simster say so.
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Munich (2005)
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
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An Outstanding Thriller, 10 January 2006
Author: Rathko from Los Angeles
'Munich' is, on the whole, a straight forward hit-man movie. The assignments are handed out; the team is assembled, each with their own specialty; and they travel about Europe plotting and carrying out their hits. We have the inevitable paranoia, the double agents and suspicious loyalties. So far, so familiar. Only 'Munich' is wrapped in the thin veneer of 'history' and 'fact', and mob bosses and corporate espionage is replaced with Middle Eastern politics and Israeli-Arab relations. I mention this because the politics of 'Munich' are really nothing more than a topical plot devise, used the same way as cold-war relations and soviet villainy was used thirty years ago.
What prevents 'Munich' becoming just a generic updated-cold-war thriller, is the sheer quality of the production. From the flawless recreation of European capitals in the early seventies to the impeccable costume design to the beautiful cinematography – 'Munich' is a visually fascinating movie. The performances are universally outstanding, with Bana in particular bringing a sense of tough nobility that seems to be his forte. The script is intelligent and thought-provoking, and it is Kushner's focus on the emotional and psychological landscape of his characters rather than the details of political contract killing, that ultimately lifts the movie above the generic. The kind of self-consciously poetic prose for which he is known, so often seeming unrealistically erudite, is kept to a minimum, and when it does appear, is so beautifully written and performed that all reservations are forgotten.
Ultimately, the greatest praise must be reserved for Spielberg, who has, with 'Munich', created perhaps the first truly adult movie of his career. We see no signs of his trademark sentimentality, his decents into fantasy, his childish simplification of motivation. With 'Munich', he embraces ambiguity and complexity, and as a result, has invited criticism from those who prefer their drama simplistically black and white. Above all, one can't help but wonder what the Spielberg oeuvre would look had he not dedicated his career to kid's movies, fantasies and feel-good sci-fi.
'Munich' is an intelligent and gripping thriller that is a major contender for award recognition, and deservedly so. An outstanding achievement.
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
User Comments:
An Outstanding Thriller, 10 January 2006
Author: Rathko from Los Angeles
'Munich' is, on the whole, a straight forward hit-man movie. The assignments are handed out; the team is assembled, each with their own specialty; and they travel about Europe plotting and carrying out their hits. We have the inevitable paranoia, the double agents and suspicious loyalties. So far, so familiar. Only 'Munich' is wrapped in the thin veneer of 'history' and 'fact', and mob bosses and corporate espionage is replaced with Middle Eastern politics and Israeli-Arab relations. I mention this because the politics of 'Munich' are really nothing more than a topical plot devise, used the same way as cold-war relations and soviet villainy was used thirty years ago.
What prevents 'Munich' becoming just a generic updated-cold-war thriller, is the sheer quality of the production. From the flawless recreation of European capitals in the early seventies to the impeccable costume design to the beautiful cinematography – 'Munich' is a visually fascinating movie. The performances are universally outstanding, with Bana in particular bringing a sense of tough nobility that seems to be his forte. The script is intelligent and thought-provoking, and it is Kushner's focus on the emotional and psychological landscape of his characters rather than the details of political contract killing, that ultimately lifts the movie above the generic. The kind of self-consciously poetic prose for which he is known, so often seeming unrealistically erudite, is kept to a minimum, and when it does appear, is so beautifully written and performed that all reservations are forgotten.
Ultimately, the greatest praise must be reserved for Spielberg, who has, with 'Munich', created perhaps the first truly adult movie of his career. We see no signs of his trademark sentimentality, his decents into fantasy, his childish simplification of motivation. With 'Munich', he embraces ambiguity and complexity, and as a result, has invited criticism from those who prefer their drama simplistically black and white. Above all, one can't help but wonder what the Spielberg oeuvre would look had he not dedicated his career to kid's movies, fantasies and feel-good sci-fi.
'Munich' is an intelligent and gripping thriller that is a major contender for award recognition, and deservedly so. An outstanding achievement.
Uncle Buck
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Nice article Garth, but it does not cover the fact that the film is not factually correct.
Or more accurately. Uncle Buck said his films are often factually incorrect - as has Dandyman. My crime was to have the audicity to suggest that the film critic at The Times thought it was shit and to suggest that I didn't think 20 films of his that you listed were all top drawer.Uncle Spielberg said:
Anyway, you can now go back to your strop Garth.
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Simster said:
Just slag off Narnia....
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Bucky give me your 5 greatest films
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Come on Piers tell me your 5 best films so I can say how shit they are.
Uncle Buck
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Uncle Spielberg said:
Sorry Garth, pretending to do some work.
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Bottled it Piers, I now own you.
Uncle Buck
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Uncle Spielberg said:
Not in the slightest, I will send you through these income sheets, you do the analysis and I will play your film game....
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Piece of piss Piers.
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Uncle Spielberg said:
Amazingly i don't trust the opinion of a person called Rathko
Uncle Buck
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In no particular order these are some of my prefered ones Garth;
Donnie Darko
The Constant Gardener
The Italian Job (orginal)
Its a Wonderful Life
Goodfellas
I think from last year Lord of War deserves a mention and for war fims A Bridge too Far and Ice Cold Alex.
Donnie Darko
The Constant Gardener
The Italian Job (orginal)
Its a Wonderful Life
Goodfellas
I think from last year Lord of War deserves a mention and for war fims A Bridge too Far and Ice Cold Alex.
Lammy
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NSC GOLD?
In fact is there a NSC GOLD FLOUNCE?
In fact is there a NSC GOLD FLOUNCE?
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Pah to all these low class boring films!
Get trumpton/chigley/camberwick green trilogy! (will give it back to you soon Apples!)
Its fantastic, but that bl**dy Peter Hazel is the laziest postman I have ever come across (makes Postman pat look hard working!)
Anyway how dare anyone have an opinion! Two poeple go to the cinema, one thinks film is great, one is dire. If these where NSC people they would soon be fighting and eventually they would both agree it was Mark McGhees fault, or Dick Knights for failing to increase the films budget!
Anyway, whats "A cock and bull story" like? Probably going to see it this weeken. Oh am I allowed to go and see it, I havent checked the NSC approved viewing list!!
Get trumpton/chigley/camberwick green trilogy! (will give it back to you soon Apples!)
Its fantastic, but that bl**dy Peter Hazel is the laziest postman I have ever come across (makes Postman pat look hard working!)
Anyway how dare anyone have an opinion! Two poeple go to the cinema, one thinks film is great, one is dire. If these where NSC people they would soon be fighting and eventually they would both agree it was Mark McGhees fault, or Dick Knights for failing to increase the films budget!
Anyway, whats "A cock and bull story" like? Probably going to see it this weeken. Oh am I allowed to go and see it, I havent checked the NSC approved viewing list!!