Review of "Blitz": Steve McQueen's Magnificent World War II Drama

[Lynn S. Cason]

Elliott Heffernan delivers a remarkably confident and heartfelt performance, while Saoirse Ronan shines as always. The film features a talented ensemble of beloved British actors, including Stephen Graham, Kathy Burke, and Benjamin Clementine, with Paul Weller's unexpected yet delightful role as a piano-playing, affectionate grandfather standing out as a unique casting choice. Accompanied by a Hans Zimmer score, the film expertly builds tension, hinting at impending events without revealing their nature. It oscillates between grand, sweeping scenes of a burning London and the more personal, intimate moments found in local streets, living rooms, and small businesses. The enemy remains unseen and unheard, with only the ominous sounds of bombs and air raid sirens to signal their presence.

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