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Writer-director Steve McQueen has become adept at making movies of lost characters trying to find their way back to their families. He did it with 12 Years a Slave and he’s doing it with his latest feature, Blitz.The historical drama is set in 1940, during Nazi Germany’s blitz against Britain. At times harrowing and traumatic, McQueen never shows the moment the bombings happen.
Blitz Is Held Up By Great Performances & Visuals Saoirse Ronan Is Great, But Benjamin Clementine Steals The Show While Blitz may not be transformative, it isn’t all bad. McQueen is a capable director who deftly moves between different points in time, offering a glimpse into Rita and George’s life before and during the war. These moments could’ve easily been jarring, but they work for the most part, though it does feel like McQueen is trying to fluff up the film to give it more.
Benjamin Clémentine ultimately steals the show as the tender and soft-hearted Ife. The actor gives the film a much-needed boost of emotion despite only being in a few scenes. Through him, we feel the gravity of the situation, but his sense of hope amid despair is a bright spot. He’s a genuinely decent human being and a rock for George and the underserved in the community. Heffernan nicely carries the weight of the story, but his character is fairly passive following his escape.
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