I’ve long been fascinated by the events surrounding Entebbe, having watched all three previous movies about it—Operation Thunderbolt, Victory at Entebbe, and what I consider the best, Raid on Entebbe from 1976—and even did some independent research into the raid before this film was made. While some people might say another movie about this topic wasn't needed, I don’t share that view. A lot of younger generations haven’t heard of these events or seen the earlier films. Sometimes a story like this needs to be presented with contemporary actors to get it noticed by audiences who wouldn’t otherwise give it much thought. Given the current climate of terrorism, I didn't mind the film spending considerable time on the motivations of those involved because if we don't understand why people resort to violence as a political tool, how can we ever prevent this cycle from repeating? The main actors deliver solid performances, particularly Eddie Marsan and Daniel Bruhl, but the script feels slow and heavy-handed, failing to give equal consideration to other characters’ perspectives. It’s worth remembering that even the 1976 film offered a fairly understanding portrayal of Bose. The depiction of the Ugandan people felt flat and one-dimensional; it would have been more interesting to hear their voices and learn about their views on the events they were caught up in, something completely beyond their control. It’s unfortunate that the movie wasn't filmed at the actual location—Entebbe is now a UN Airbase—because the setting in Malta feels somewhat constrained. Ultimately, any film about Entebbe will be judged by how it portrays the raid itself, and here it’s shown in a fragmented way, interspersed with scenes of a dance connected to one of the soldiers' girlfriend. Although I can see what the director was trying to do as a metaphor, it doesn't really work; it makes the scene feel disjointed, muffles the sound, and diminishes the emotional impact of the assault and its aftermath. There are also inaccuracies in how the raid is depicted. Wilfred and Brigitte weren’t positioned next to each other when they died. Yoni is shown being shot during the raid, but that's incorrect; he was fired at later, after the operation, while getting the hostages onto the plane. A terrorist isn't seen approaching a soldier with grenades in both hands—the commandos used those grenades in the final rooms to eliminate the remaining terrorists. Dora Bloch’s murder by Ugandan Secret Police is relegated to a footnote on the end credits, which seems inappropriate. The accidental shooting of three Israeli hostages during the raid is barely shown at all. Omitting these details and instead including unnecessary dance sequences feels wrong. As others have pointed out, there's no mention of the award given to the French captain or his crew. It’s hard not to feel that the film’s primary purpose was to give a platform to the Palestinian cause, and while it’s fine to present different viewpoints, it’s unfair to dedicate so much screen time to one perspective while ignoring other important aspects of the story. This felt like a missed opportunity, and I have to say, the 1976 film is better in every respect.

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