Blitz
Short description
Set in London, this crime thriller follows a tough detective named Tom Brant who is tasked with hunting a serial killer. The murderer, known as Blitz, specifically targets police officers. As Brant navigates the investigation, he must deal with his own anger issues and work alongside a partner he initially dislikes. The conflict escalates as the killer shares details of the crimes with a crime reporter.
The film was directed by Elliott Lester, marking the first project in a chronological list that includes Aftermath and The Thicket. The cast is led by Jason Statham, with supporting roles played by Paddy Considine, Aidan Gillen, Zawe Ashton, Luke Evans, and David Morrissey. The production involved companies from the United Kingdom, United States, and France.
With a budget of 16 million USD, the movie earned the same amount at the worldwide box office. Audiences provided similar ratings on IMDb and TMDB, both at 6.2/10, with 96,000 and 1,878 votes respectively. Film critics gave the movie a lower rating of 5.1/10 based on 25 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- During the Blitz murder scene, Sergeant Brant fires a standard semi-automatic pistol, but in the moment the shot is shown from the side, a revolver with an exposed mechanism can be seen in Brant’s hand.
- The film is based on Ken Bruen's novel "Blitz" (2011).
- Ken Bruen, the author of the book the film is based on, played a small role as a priest at the funeral.
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