Munich: The Edge of War (2021). Netfflix Movies. Reviews

Munich: The Edge of War is a political drama thriller directed by Christian Schwochow. Starring George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner and Jeremy Irons. It’s written by Robert Harris and Ben Power.

Plot

A British diplomat travels to Munich in the run-up to World War II, where a former classmate of his from Oxford is also en route, but is working for the German government. (Filmaffinity)

Movie Reviews

• “Thought-provoking (…) Christian Schwochow’s film is a gripping watch (…) With the ending well known from history, the onus is on the actors and themes to engage, which they do well” Anna Smith: Deadline 

• “Christian Schwochow has made a mostly engaging drama that is too long for an espionage film, yet too short for the limited series it always threatens to become” Fionnuala Halligan: Screendaily 

“It’s at its best when it allows for complexity. The project’s occasional attempts to pass itself off as a political thriller slow the material down. The run time doesn’t help. A worthwhile historical curio, nonetheless” Tara Brady: Irish Times

Release Date

January 21, 2022.

Where to Watch Munich: The Edge of War

On Netflix.

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