Britain and the Blitz – Movie Review
First Reaction – Britain and the Blitz is a brilliant documentary,
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Director: Ella Wright
Plot: This immersive documentary brings history to life through vividly restored archival footage and firsthand accounts of WWII Britain during the Blitz
Runtime: 1 Hour 17 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Britain and the Blitz
Recap
The documentary uses a series of archival footage to explore what Britain was like during the Blitz. It colourizes the footage and includes accounts of the residents of the areas. This highlights the destruction, fear, and uncertainty the residents faced. Elsewhere, it explores the campaigns to bring the country together to prepare to fight back.
Best Parts
This movie does an excellent job of showing the destruction caused to Britain during the war. The stories are important and simple, showing how normal lives were pushed to the limits during the attacks. Away from the attacks, we see the lives trying to continue with love and unexpected meetings. There is also a glimpse into people trying to maintain their normal lives, no matter how dangerous each night becomes.
Anyone who enjoys watching historical documentaries will enjoy this one. It shows the damage, destruction and differences people went through. It is important to remember that this should never happen again, but sadly, it does. No family should ever live in the fear that the residents went through.
Final Thoughts –Britain and the Blitz is an important, immersive documentary.
