"Blitz" is actually one of the more interesting movies that Jason Statham has been in. Why? Well, for starters, this movie is not all about glorified violence with lots of cool camera angles, effects and the work. No, it is simply about the story and the characters in it.
The story in "Blitz" is quite compelling. A guy is killing police officers and there seem to be some systematic approach to his work. And caught in the action is Tom Brant (played by Jason Statham) and Porter Nash (played by Paddy Considine). And it is about their work trying to solve the case and getting to the bottom of matters. But "Blitz" is more than just your average detective movie, it also deals with the personal demons that seem to torment many of the police officers that work in that particular precinct. There is the matter of alcohol and substance abuse, the loss of someone close to you, and reaching out for help when most needed. It all just comes together for a greater end result, and it really lifted up the movie tremendously.
Jason Statham really carried this movie, and he did so quite well. He was more down to earth and more believable in this role, compared to some of the "super" guys he has played in other movies (not saying that his previous work is not good, because I am a big fan). But there is just something about this character that you can relate to. And opposite Statham was Barry Weiss/Blitz (played by Aiden Gillen) who also put on quite a performance.
"Blitz" has the right amount of action, drama and suspense that you could wish for, and it had me nailed to the chair from the very beginning and right up to the end. You get swept away and dragged into the story, and it is great!
"Blitz" is, of course, a MUST if you are a fan of Jason Statham. But it is also quite noteworthy for fans of thrillers and detective movies.
The story in "Blitz" is quite compelling. A guy is killing police officers and there seem to be some systematic approach to his work. And caught in the action is Tom Brant (played by Jason Statham) and Porter Nash (played by Paddy Considine). And it is about their work trying to solve the case and getting to the bottom of matters. But "Blitz" is more than just your average detective movie, it also deals with the personal demons that seem to torment many of the police officers that work in that particular precinct. There is the matter of alcohol and substance abuse, the loss of someone close to you, and reaching out for help when most needed. It all just comes together for a greater end result, and it really lifted up the movie tremendously.
Jason Statham really carried this movie, and he did so quite well. He was more down to earth and more believable in this role, compared to some of the "super" guys he has played in other movies (not saying that his previous work is not good, because I am a big fan). But there is just something about this character that you can relate to. And opposite Statham was Barry Weiss/Blitz (played by Aiden Gillen) who also put on quite a performance.
"Blitz" has the right amount of action, drama and suspense that you could wish for, and it had me nailed to the chair from the very beginning and right up to the end. You get swept away and dragged into the story, and it is great!
"Blitz" is, of course, a MUST if you are a fan of Jason Statham. But it is also quite noteworthy for fans of thrillers and detective movies.