Bonus Review: September 5

A New Tense Thriller From Director Tim Fehlbaum

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INTRODUCTION

This is a quick review of the newly released film September 5. Keep in mind this is but one of the many movies I watch every year, and that whatever initial grade I come up for this film could change for better or worse with time. To better keep up to date with both my thoughts on other movies and if my feelings on this film changed, follow me on Letterboxd.

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THE PLOT

Via Letterboxd: During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American broadcasting team is thrust from covering sports to reporting a dramatic hostage situation involving Israeli athletes. A young producer, unexpectedly leading the live broadcast, faces difficult decisions as time runs out, rumors spread, and the hostages’ lives hang in the balance.

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QUICK REVIEW

Let’s address the elephant in the room - The Hollywood Reporter had the balls to claim that September 5 was the frontrunner for Best Picture at next year’s Oscars. Do I think it will win? Hell no. Do I even see it getting nominated? Honestly, that feels unlikely at this point. But did I still enjoy the film? Well, that’s exactly what this review will unpack.