Blitz – Movie Review
First Reaction – Blitz is an exceptional story.
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Director: Steve McQueen
Writer: Steve McQueen (Screenplay)
Cast
- Saoirse Ronan (See How They Run)
- Harris Dickinson (Beach Rats)
- Benjamin Clementine (Dune Part One)
- Kathy Burke (Nil by Mouth)
- Paul Weller
Plot: The stories of a group of Londoners during the German bombing campaign of the British capital during World War II.
Runtime: 2 Hours
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Blitz starts at the height of World War II, Rita (Ronan) and her son George (Heffernan) take shelter from the air raid. Rita is left with the difficult decision to send George away, as she tries to hold onto a life in London. However, George tries to escape meeting other children on the run.
Rita tries to find something to keep her mind off George being sent away. Meanwhile, George finds himself travelling around London, wondering who to turn to, learning not everyone is a kind spirit.
Verdict on Blitz
Recap
The movie follows a mother and her son who become separated through the air raids in London. She believes he has gone somewhere safe, while he decides to try and find his way home. However, the journey home takes him down a dangerous path during the height of the attacks.
Best Parts
The twin stories are amazing to watch, with parents dealing with the pain of leaving their son and the son not wanting to leave. Once George travels through the destruction in London the idea he meets the good and bad of society shines through. All while showing racial tensions that are taking over the area. We get brilliant performances from the whole cast, all making their small moments of impact on the story. The effects to show the war-torn London are amazing and leave you contemplating everything going on.
Worst Parts
The only bad thing about the movie is how little access people have to it.
Final Thoughts –Blitz is an amazing drama with an edge of the seat story.
