Blitz
Blitz
R | 23 August 2011 (USA)
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A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers.

Reviews
Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.
Protraph Lack of good storyline.
Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Phillida Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Tweekums DS Tom Brant is a tough south London cop is a reputation for getting rougher than is strictly necessary; as we are introduced to him he is dealing with a trio of young thugs with a Hurling stick. Soon he, and just about every other police officer. Is looking for a man who shot a police woman in cold blood. It isn't long before a policeman is also killed and it is apparent that somebody is targeting the police. The killer, who refers to himself as 'Blitz' contacts a reporter and makes it apparent that he intends to keep on killing police officers. Acting DI Porter Nash is put in charge of the case and working with Brant they close in on the man Brant is convinced is guilty; unfortunately the evidence required to hold their suspect isn't strong enough. In a secondary plot thread PC Elizabeth Falls, who works under Brant, it trying to help a youth who is in trouble as well as deal with a drug habit she picked up while working undercover.This is a solid enough police thriller that fans of Jason Statham will probably enjoy; not surprisingly he plays tough cop Brant… anybody who has seen any of his films will know what to expect; he may not have the greatest range but what he does he does well. Paddy Considine does a good job as Nash; a gay cop who avoids any clichés. Aidan Gillen is suitably menacing as the killer but not as impressive as he is in 'Game of Thrones'… although to be fair that would be difficult. Zawe Ashton is good as PC Falls as is David Morrissey as reporter Harold Dunlop. People wanting full on action may be a bit disappointed but there is still some action as well as some fairly brutal violence. Overall I'd recommend this to fans of Jason Statham; it isn't his best film but it is still a decent way to pass an hour and a half.
The Couchpotatoes Cop action movie with Jason Statham. Been there, done that. I mean that you know exactly what you are going to get. Statham the super nasty good cop that can't be touched by anything and that acts like a smart ass all the time. If you like that kind of cliché then you won't get disappointed. It's always the same thing with him. The other actors were not that bad, it's just a random movie, good enough to kill time. The story itself isn't that great at all either. It's all been done before and even a lot better then this time. There are a couple of times where you can't help yourself then to say "please" out loud. I saw Blitz once and I won't watch it ever again.
Robert J. Maxwell This may get better as it rolls along and a plot develops. I wouldn't know. I shouldn't really be leaving a comment because I only watched the five-minute opening scene and the credits.But if I can't tell you how it ends, I can give you some idea of how it begins. Jason Statham is a tall, brawny, bald-shaven brute with a mean expression. He's lying on his couch one night, looking bored, rises and glances out his window to see three hoodlums trying to force open the door of his car in the alley.Cut. Statham strides slowly towards the thugs, carrying what he describes to them as a "hurling stick." They begin to spit curses at him and pull box cutters on him. They've never seen a dumb action movie or they'd know this is a big mistake.Statham demolishes them with his stick and when they're on the pavement, groaning in pain, he kicks them and deliberately stabs a hood with his own box cutter. "Next time you pick a fight, choose the right weapon." The credits follow -- white block letters on a black background, spastic, dancing around, jumpy, manically mad.That was enough for me. I'd already gotten the moral message. From now on, action heroes will have to be practically illiterate -- and very bald and sweaty.
Film Watchin Fool Watch this if....you want to watch a movie involving a serial cop-killer that doesn't involve twists and turns or much thought by the viewer. If you like Jason Statham, I would recommend this film to you.Acting/Casting: 6* - Jason Statham plays his typical tough, hard-nosed role in this film and does it well as usual. He is void of feelings, no nonsense and has no care for the law or rules. Most of the supporting cast is new to me, but I thought Patty Considine does a solid job in the lead protagonist role.Directing/Cinematography/Technical: 6* - Again, this movie is straightforward and tells the story in a very blatant manner. The dark lighting in many spots in the film add to the overall dark theme of the story, which was a nice touch.Plot/Characters: 5.5* - There is a serial cop-killer on the loose and Jason Statham and company must find him before he kills more cops. The story isn't anything new and the material is blatant on purpose. For some that will be a good thing and for others it will not.Entertainment Value: 6.5* - Even though it didn't have any twists or turns, the movie was an entertaining watch. If you like this genre of movies or like Jason Statham, then you will enjoy it.My Score: 6+6+5.5+6.5 = 25/4 = 6.25 Email your thoughts to filmwatchinfool@gmail.com