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Blitz
2011 97 min France, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★6.1
Crime, Action, Thriller
Director: Elliott Lester
📖 Based on the novel
«Blitz»
byKen Bruen
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Description
A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers.
Budget:
$15.77M
Worldwide:
$15.8M
Starring
Jason Statham
Actor
Paddy Considine
Actor
Aidan Gillen
Actor
Key opinion
Blitz is generally regarded as a functional, gritty British crime thriller that leans heavily on Jason Statham's charismatic tough-guy persona. While fans of the genre appreciate its atmospheric London setting and sharp, black-humored dialogue, critics argue the plot is disjointed, simplistic, and fails to elevate its premise beyond standard action clichés.
| Acting | Jason Statham delivers a reliably charismatic performance that effectively grounds the film's gritty, antihero-focused tone. | |
| Production | The film utilizes the grim, rain-soaked aesthetic of South London to create a convincing and atmospheric noir-heavy environment. | |
| Score | The energetic, modern soundtrack effectively maintains tension and reinforces the film's aggressive, adrenaline-fueled pacing. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some praise the witty, dark dialogue and character dynamics, while others dismiss the plot as a disjointed, superficial collection of crime genre clichés. | |
| Pacing | Perspectives on the action are divided: supporters find the violence authentic to a hard-boiled thriller, whereas detractors complain about a lack of sustained, high-stakes set pieces. | |
| Runtime | Critics are split on the film's structure, with some feeling the short runtime leaves character arcs and the narrative potential underdeveloped, while others find the pacing erratic and poorly balanced. |