"His finest 3 hours ever" isn't saying much (bar Indiana Jones). Did he find a way to exorcise his demons about his parent's divorce again?

Mully you bold brat! We get ONE scene! Unicron in answer to that i guess my reference above which was at no point did I feel like I was watching a Spielberg film. Think this time he has managed to escape the cliche's.

For more indepth footage into the Munich Incident, check out the documentary entitled 'One Day In September' that is narrated by Michael Douglas. Hopefully Spielberg doesn't get the Oscar, there are plenty of more inventive film makers nominated this year who would deserve it more.

Been meaning to see this. Seems very out of character for a Spielberg film, in as much as it looks good.

I gotta agree with Carlsberg in that I really enjoyed this film. Perhaps cos I dont have a chip on my shoulder against Spielberg my comments might be less biased. The story line is very relevant to todays world. Spielberg has often been described as Mr.Hollywood, which causes plenty of loathing. But this film to me was different. In an age of terrorism where most Americans are scared to utter a word against the war on terror Spielberg seems to buck the trend. The principle message I take from the film is that for every terrorist killed there are many more to take their place. This film is one of the few that actually informs us of the palestinian viewpoint. It shows the palestinian people as being human too. The main message appears to be that the war on terror cannot be won by killing. This seems to strike a chord with me. I also agree that Eric Bana was excellent in this film. Whats wrong with humanizing the main character? Perhaps ye would prefer an arnold schwarzenegger type of retribution.

It's pretty decent, and very un-Hollywoodish for Spielberg. Agree with scullster: it's action, but with conscience. Kinda drags though...

What I do like about him, is the Difference between Speilberg the Moviemaker, & Spielberg the Filmmaker. Colour Purple followed Temple of Doom, Schindlers List followed Jurrasic Park, Amistad & Pte Ryan followed Lost World, & Munich followed War of the Worlds.

Spielberg is a brilliant director in my humble opinion. Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan are among my all time favourite movies. I loved Munich. I thought it got the balance right in terms of the rights and wrongs of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. From a purely technical point of view, it's a great piece of filmmaking: the scene where the hotel bombing goes ar*eways is done so realistically you think you're in the middle of it.

Saw it last night. Was blown away by as Carlsberg says how NON Spielberg it was. Couple of scenes i was near chewing the seat in front of me with Tension. Thumbs Up!!

I didn't know he did Close Encounters...great film!

Far better than 'Munich' and much more deserving for praise and Oscar recognition are 'Goodnight And Good Luck' and 'Capote'.

I saw Good Night, And Good Luck on Saturday, it's very good.

I wish Steven Spielberg would stop trying to grow up, its so tiresome, like a 9 year old pretending to be an angst ridden poet. Gimme a break, sharks, aliens and dinosaurs is what he really does well.