September 5 Review: Superb Thriller Ranks Among the Year’s Best Films
On the 5th of September, 1972, a group of eight individuals from the Black September Organization in Palestine launched an attack on the Munich Olympics in West Germany. They took Israeli athletes hostage, culminating in a tragic event that was broadcast live to a shocked audience around the world. Approximately 900 million viewers had the chilling experience of witnessing a global crisis unfold for the first time through satellite transmission. The film “September 5” recounts the desperate efforts by the ABC Sports team as they strive to report an appalling incident that continues to echo today. Exceptionally well-acted and edited, this movie brims with tension, worry, and unwavering professionalism for a heart-stopping 90 minutes. “September 5” is a riveting thriller that competes fiercely for the title of best film of the year.