>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*

ZT beat me 2 it already

>>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.

I'd say he took a pretty big chance w/ that sex scene towards the end of the flick. And like you mentioned earlier, doesnt always work out well & certainly didnt in this flick.

>>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.

I liked the radio scene. I always like a few moments of subtle comic relief in a somewhat strenuous film like Munich was.