So I'm not sure where that fits in. But I think that's more of a "this story isn't compelling to me", "I don't like Leonardo Dicaprio on screen for this long" type of thing.

>I'm also not so sure I buy into this "he thinks he's a
>serious filmmaker" theory, either. I mean, if that were the
>case why would he put his Executive Producer name on projects
>such as Monster House and the Jurassic Park sequels?

They make money. *insert Jewish reference here*

>can it just be that making the so-called blockbusters
>bores him to tears?

Absolutely that's possible, but they're his strength.

But when he pushes himself to touch on serious subjects he doesn't always have the ability to, as the above poster said, take real chances, avoid the sacchrine side of things, or find a balance at least.

>Also, Munich was my top film of last year.

I think the "radio scene" is a good example of him overstretching himself. Overall, I liked Munich--even the 9/11 touch at the end.