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Sir Steve McQueen's "Blitz" follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.

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A tale of survival from director Steve McQueen, Blitz's examination of British society under wartime is given a beating heart by Elliott Heffernan and Saoirse Ronan's lovely performances.

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Peter Travers

ABC News

Set against the Nazi bombing of London, Steve McQueen's stirring WW2 epic misses greatness by failing to fully engage with the starker, deeper implications of seeing war through the eyes of a mixed-race child facing an evil that’s scarily close to home

Nov 15, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Blitz is an old-fashioned movie in the best sense. It is full of remarkable scenes, some heartbreaking, some uplifting, all captured in stark beauty by French cinematographer Yorick Le Saux.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 14, 2024

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

"Blitz" is two different movies... They don't always mesh, and the shift in tones can be jarring at first, but eventually they work in tandem to fully realize a portrait of a nation at war.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 13, 2024

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Allyson Johnson

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Blitz succeeds due to Steve McQueen’s magnetic direction and relentless tension. However, despite the stress-inducing narrative and the strong ensemble cast, the film doesn’t quite reach the heights of the director’s previous works.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 14, 2024

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Andy Klein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This is a terrific film that about two-thirds through even gets Dickensian, which really hit me upside the head.

Nov 13, 2024

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Lisa Laman

Culturess

Blitz’s most moving scenes of George and Rita’s domestic life alone crystallize this man’s filmmaking dexterity and talent.

Nov 13, 2024

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Osmin B

Saoirse Ronan delivered a very good performance although the film left me wanting more.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Stephen T

touching story, beautiful score and casting, visually stunning...love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Jill

It could have been a very powerful movie - IT WAS NOT! I would give it a pass

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Maytee A

Steve McQueen's direction and the lead actors are excellent. Following George through his journey back home gives the viewer the opportunity to witness both the best and worst of humanity in war. That the story is domestic is a sobering reminder that war's physical, emotional and spiritual damage escapes no one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Sheryl L

The historical backdrop was great. I have never read a book or viewed any film that gave such a detailed background of the impact of the Blitz on the "regular" people living in the bombed cities. The twist at the end, when George saves his neighbors, was a nice cap to the story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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John

It was well acted and the filming was incredible. A sad story but important to remember.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Synopsis

Sir Steve McQueen's "Blitz" follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.

Director: Steve McQueen
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Anita Overland
Screenwriter: Steve McQueen
Distributor: Apple Original Films
Production Co: Working Title Films, Apple Studios, New Regency Productions, Lammas Park
Rating: PG-13
Genre: History, Drama, War
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2024
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1