In Reply to: Flawed is right.... posted by ToshiroofKreplachastan on December 24, 2005 at 14:27:51:
That seems to be the case with this film. It doesn't help that the guy who made Schindler's List also made this.
I know we differ on the issues of Palestinian rights and the legitimacy of Israel's OLD claims, but the fact is, Israel is a country, has been one for a long time, has paid a terrible price, and (why does one have still to say it?) deserves to continue on, whatever the cost. Whatever.
The same case can be said for the Palestinian "cause" for the creation of a homeland.
My problem with the film is not its politics, per se, but the preachy, self-righteous tone. And... it's not a very good action/suspense film.
One wants to like Bana because he seems... likable. But an assassin? He never convinced me. I also have a slight problem with the Mossad being portrayed as selecting the Incompetent Bunch for such a critical mission.
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Follow Ups
- Sometimes an event is too close for perspective... even if it's decades old. - tinear 05:52:51 12/26/05 (1)
- I agree, but just think that it wasn't very good overall... - ToshiroofKreplachastan 12:19:12 12/26/05 (0)