Blitz
Blitz

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Blitz

2011
Movie
97 min
English

A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users68%
Director: Elliott LesterGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1940s London during the height of the Blitz, a tough detective is assigned to catch a serial killer known as 'The Blitz'. As the killer continues his deadly spree, the detective finds himself facing mounting pressure from his superiors and the public, while also dealing with personal demons. The investigation becomes a race against time as the city endures constant bombing raids.

Critical Reception

Blitz received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its gritty atmosphere, Statham's performance, and the effective tension, others found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. Audiences generally responded more favorably to the film's action-oriented thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jason Statham delivers a compelling performance as a hard-boiled detective.

  • The film effectively captures the tense atmosphere of wartime London.

  • Some critics found the storyline to be somewhat formulaic and the supporting characters underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's dark tone and Statham's presence, finding it to be an engaging thriller. Some noted that while the plot wasn't groundbreaking, it was competently executed and satisfying for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

While Anya Taylor-Joy is credited in the cast, her role in the film is very minor, appearing only briefly as an uncredited character.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Blitz disappoints in almost every way. Dumb movie with a cast much better than it deserved.** Blitz parades its dreadful lack of logic and experience, making its short runtime feel much too long. The writing chases side plots and rabbi...

John Chard

John Chard

Blitzkrieg Bop. Jason Statham stars as Brant, a rugged copper with anger issues. He likes a drink or twelve, likes to beat down on bad guys and is a constant source of PR hassle for his superior. When a serial killer known as Blitz (Aida...

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