Films/DVD Asylum: That the Israeli films are not further along than they are... by Victor Khomenko

...is somewhat a surprise to me. After all, many bright movie makers had emigrated to Israel and made their home there, but apparently the local cultural climate is not too conducive to their art. After all, we all know some of the issues they have to deal every day.

With this in mind it is interesting to note that at least two Israeli films are currently being shown around the US. One of them - Walk on Water, is what we caught today.

The movie is an interesting mix of action and human stories. A young Mossad Nazi hunter is given his new assignment, and in process of looking for an old monster he comes in contact with his grandchildren. Multi-level human stories develop from here, and even if somewhat forced, they do give you good flavor of modern life and problems in Israel and Germany.

While not a very strong movie overall, it is nonetheless very enjoyable, and it is bound to leave lingering thoughts in you.

The lead actor is wonderful. A gorgeous Israeli hunk to whom the role of a tired superman seems quite natural. And his new German friend is convincing in his role too, so many things they do seem to make sense.

The film tells an important story, and that alone should be enough justification for its existence, but it brings in enough of interesting plot twists and delves into human emotions with good power of observation - so all that makes for a worthy action... action?... yes, perhaps, but action is really not what it is all about.

As I said - don't expect an Earth moving experience, but a wonderful two hours.