Blitz (Jason Statham, Paddy Considine, Aidan Gillen) in Theatres on July 20, 2011

Blitz (2011)

Audience
Like to See the Movie: 70% (n=1,734)

Critics
Rating: 2.5/5
Like the Movie: 50% (n=22)


Reviews

"It's gritty, down and dirty, and Statham has never been better." - David Edwards, Daily Mirror [UK]

"A rough-cut crime thriller that sees Jason Statham back on familiar turf and doing what he does best." - David Hughes, Empire Magazine

"Ultimately Blitz knows exactly where its strength lies." - Alistair Harkness, Scotsman

"Enjoyable, well acted and smartly directed British thriller that's a huge amount of fun while you're watching it but falls apart the moment you think about it afterwards." - Matthew Turner, ViewLondon

"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." - Sam Bathe, Fan the Fire

"Statham gives a good account of himself as the no-nonsense Detective Brant, handy with his fists and ready with a wry one-liner, but an unoriginal plot and a general lack of excitement don't do justice to either him or the high-calibre supporting cast." - Trevor Johnston, Radio Times

"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." - Philip French, Guardian [UK]

"It's all been seen before and will be seen again, and again." - Dominic Radcliffe, Little White Lies


Movie Info

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, outsiders and the sacrifices the police make to keep crime off British streets.

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 hr. 37 min.

Genre: Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Elliott Lester

Written By: Ken Bruen, Nathan Parker

Distributor: Lionsgate

Cast
Jason Statham
Luke Evans
David Morrissey
Paddy Considine
Aidan Gillen
Lucas Evans

Source: rottentomatoes.com