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A fast-paced thriller set in contemporary London, "Blitz" reflects the challenges faced by a group of police officers working in a modern, multi-cultural society. A raw, gritty tale of moral ambiguity... read more read more..., outsiders and the sacrifices the police make to keep crime off British streets.

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R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Elliott Lester

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DVD Release Date: August 23, 2011

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  • phubbs1
    May 2, 2012
    phubbs1
    Mr Statham is a hard ass cop, no surprise there then, he's butch, gruff, unshaved and talks like 'Dirty Harry'....so we know where we are then. Based on a novel I have never heard of so I can't compare but the film is pretty good for a British cop thriller to be fair and doesn't ... read morefeel over glamorised in any way.

    Based in London with a dirty gritty flavour to it the film is a full UK affair with a good solid cast of character actors giving a nice realistic feel but also a slight hint of 'The Bill' at the same time haha. This is perfectly fine I might add and just feels like a TV movie...but with the powerhouse that is Statham running amok in it like a balding rottweiler, actually he doesn't quite fit the film to be honest. Statham has become a total action man and this slow burning stalker type thriller isn't really the vehicle for Statham's skills as he kinda sticks out against the other slow moving coppers and Aidan Gillen's excellently played psychotic killer but its still a good ride.
  • Deano78
    February 28, 2012
    Deano78
    A gritty hard thriller about a cop killer in London. It has a great well known UK cast, more TV than film though. The only real problem is the story they have to work with, it's a bit weak at best. As a result there is very little suspense in the plot, it also has a fairly low bu... read moredget feel to it. It's ok for those who like a quick fix of action/thriller with a simple basic story. Others might like a bit more substance in the plot could have made it a lot better.
  • 76Majikat
    February 25, 2012
    76Majikat
    Jason Statham aside, Blitz comes across as a great British Drama, that you would perhaps expect to see as a Drama series. Whilst one of my top guys, Considine is in the film the star role most certainly goes to Aidan Gillen in this film.

    Statham invites the Hollywood version of... read more himself to merge with himself in on the British scene and the contrast of the Action guy within a gritty tale, just about passes, although little moments could have been toned down to fit in with the rest of the films style.

    The story had me glued to the screen and although it's not without it's flaws, it was a very enjoyable film.
  • deano
    September 22, 2011
    deano
    Rule-breaking cop Brant (Jason Statham) is up against a copper-killing punk (Aidan Gillen); many will be bludgeoned before the dust settles. The high concept of Blitz is Dirty Harry set in South London: gimlet-eyed Statham embodies focused rage with an officer's bad... read morege. This is quality thick-ear entertainment with added frills (Paddy Considine as a steel-cored gay cop chasing through underused London locales, for example), which mask its familiar story-line. Brant could be a signature role for Statham.
  • allan913
    September 5, 2011
    allan913
    An explosive, hard-boiled and razor-sharp edge of your seat thriller. It`s dark, compelling, rich in character development and wickedly well-crafted. An insanely cool adreneline-rush from start to finish. This is one hell of an awesome movie It`s frequently entertaining with it`s... read more great story and it`s trio of powerhouse performances. Jason Statham, Paddy Considine and Aidan Gillen have never been better. Statham explodes with raw power and kinetic energy to his electrifying perofrmance, he proves once again and more than ever that he`s not just a stellar action-hero but a stellar movie star. Considine is strong, intense and teriffic. Considine and Statham command the screen with their star power. Gillen is tremendously evil, he`s one of the most compelling andsadistic movie villians to hit the screen in years. A sizzeling and hard-core thrill-ride of a movie thats just a knockout. It`s wild, heart-pounding and powerfully unforgettable film. A real winner. This movie is really gritty, intense, down and dirty. It hits you hard.
  • LWOODS04
    August 30, 2011
    LWOODS04
    Cast: Jason Statham, Paddy Considine, David Morrissey, Aidan Gillen, Richard Riddell, Zawe Ashton, Ian Hughes, Nicky Henson, Luke Evans

    Director: Elliott Lester

    Summary: With an insidious serial killer known as "the Blitz" on the loose in London, Detective Brant (Jason St... read moreatham) takes to the case while working out his own aggression issues with a police-appointed psychiatrist. But when he and his partner (Paddy Considine) eventually corner a suspect, they don't have enough evidence to apprehend him.

    My Thoughts: "The movie is just OK. It's not as good as the past flicks I've seen Jason Statham or Paddy Considine in. I expected more action and a bit more development story wise and character wise. Still a decent flick, just not what I was hoping for. The film just didn't deliver. Good acting though. I thought Aidan Gillen was very good as the suspected crazy. Worth the rental."
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    August 23, 2011
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    Mediocre movie. The script was horrible, the story was a joke and the acting weak. Jason Statham didn't really showoff his moves like his usual roles in which he does a bunch of martial arts moves, in this one he talks more than what he kick ass in. I didn't like it that much, wa... read moretch at own risk of disappointment.

    Detective Sergeant Tom Brant who is dispatched to take down a serial killer hell bent on killing off the police force one by one. "The Blitz" manages to slip through the grasp of Tom every time, and with the precious lives of his colleagues diminishing one by one, Tom is led to the question: if we can't protect our own, then what good are we?
  • Crashinkov
    August 21, 2011
    Crashinkov
    It's just a waste of time, the movie make me look to the police force and the detectives as "stupid creature", and making the paranormal coincidences like "full HDD for the last 6 weeks!!!" can happen
  • MrMarakai
    August 8, 2011
    MrMarakai
    'The Stathe' as he's now known, kicks some arse in his hometown 'Landan' and to use a parlance from our Cockney friends, he's not "'avin' a fackin' bubble" either. He's deadly serious and intent on dishing out some rough justice.
    Detective Sergeant Tom Brant (Jason Statham) is a... read more no nonsense cop, under investigation for alleged police corruption. Still, when a serial cop killer (Aiden Gillen) starts kicking around 'daan the Old Kent Road' bumping off the 'bobby's on the beat', Brant is the only guy hard enough to track him down.
    Statham has went down a treat in America and has become a new action hero for them, but personally, I'm not into all that. Let's face it, his films are aimed more at teenage boys. As usual, he does his thang of looking tough, talking tough and staying as far away from a razor as possible. Paddy Considine gets a brief moment where his class shines through but it's hard not to feel sorry for him when he's reduced to such material. Why hasn't Considine been snapped up by the American market? He's one of the finest British actors around at present and the biggest surprise for me, is why he's even involved. It manages a marginal interest in seeing what is essentially "Dirty Harry" playing out in London. Nice use of locations also and a gritty urban feel, but sadly that's about all.
    Statham's hard man routine is wearing a bit thin these days. Considering he used to be an Olympic diver and a model he talks a bit too big for his britches. He carry's it well and his films are what they are really. Let's put it this way, you hardly need your noodle when watching one of them.
    Watch the aforementioned Clint Eastwood/Don Siegel classic instead. It's much more rewarding.
  • CloudStrife84
    July 31, 2011
    CloudStrife84
    You don't wanna mess with an infuriated Jason Statham. Especially not when he's got a hurley and looking to whip some serious butt with it. For those that don't know, that's a wooden stick usually used in the Irish sport of hurling. Whatever his methods though, you can always cou... read morent on him delivering a proper dose of kick-ass. In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, he plays a hotheaded London cop (or "bobby" as they say over there), who has a lot on his plate as he battles his own internal demons, while simultaneously being on the hunt for a cold-blooded serial killer. The combination of these struggles really elevated the intrigue, and made for some taut and rip-roaring moments when he comes face to face with the main antagonist. Another good thing I can say for this film is that it doesn't waste any time. Right from its very first scene, it jumps straight into the ring with its gloves off and keeps up that momentum for the better part of the story. There's sure-handed balance between the action and dialogue, and it never goes too far into either direction. A quality which the Brits have perfected through the years, and which Hollywood is yet to learn from. Besides it's well-structured pacing, we're also pleasantly subjected to some highly competent directing and a strong supporting cast. One of the stand-outs being Zawe Ashton, who gives a subtle, yet heart-rending performance as police constable Elizabeth Falls. Aidan Gillen is very convincing as well as the psychopathic title character, "The Blitz". It's not hard to figure out how everything will play out, but it's still a pretty intense experience, that engrosses through and through. A word of warning to sensitive viewers though: some of the imagery is quite shocking in its unrestrained violence, so if you know beforehand that you're easily bothered by this, you might wanna consider watching something else. To the rest of you, however, who have grown jaded to such things, I can highly recommend this cavalcade of thrills.

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Joseph Proimakis
September 29, 2011
Joseph Proimakis, Movies for the Masses

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Scott Weinberg
September 6, 2011
Scott Weinberg, Twitch

As conventional as you can get without needing an epilogue that says "...next week on Blitz." Full Review

Andrew Simpson
August 16, 2011
Andrew Simpson, Fan The Fire

America, where Statham does the majority of his work these days, seems to appreciate his particular talents. On this evidence, he might want to stick to Hollywood. Full Review

Ed Whitfield
June 28, 2011
Ed Whitfield, The Ooh Tray

...Lester is no Don Siegel and Statham, though credibly formidable, lacks the conscience that made Harry Callahan human... Full Review

Alistair Harkness
May 23, 2011
Alistair Harkness, Scotsman

Ultimately Blitz knows exactly where its strength lies. Full Review

Philip French
May 23, 2011
Philip French, Guardian [UK]

It is an unedifying film, slickly directed and photographed, but lacking conviction and much inferior to the police procedurals you can see any night on television. Full Review

Charlotte O'Sullivan
May 20, 2011
Charlotte O'Sullivan, This is London

All three men give searing performances and young cinematographer Robert Hardy dwells with palpable relief on their expressive features. Full Review

Henry Fitzherbert
May 20, 2011
Henry Fitzherbert, Daily Express

Not for the sensitive, this is an efficient, well performed thriller that makes a few unconvincing stabs at social commentary. Full Review

David Edwards
May 20, 2011
David Edwards, Daily Mirror [UK]

It's gritty, down and dirty, and Statham has never been better. Full Review

Catherine Jones
May 20, 2011
Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo

The denouement strains credibility, relying on a character showing restraint when they've merrily pulled the trigger for the rest of the film. Full Review

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