Blitz (2024)

"A terrifying, expressionist masterpiece."

"Feels stuck between a conventional war drama and something more adventurous and probing."

"It doesn't ring true."

"Admirably crafted but overly clichéd."

"Scattered, overly saccharine."

"Burdened by a surprisingly leaden script filled with paper-thin Cockney stereotypes."

"The parallel with Oliver Twist is not just overwhelming, it’s almost plagiarism."

"(It) may appear conventional on the surface, but don’t miss what it’s really doing."

"Has powerful moments of wonderment, humor and even joy."

"British filmmaking this bravura should be a source of pride."

"This is Steve McQueen’s most accessible film to date, without diluting any of his power."

"Arguably more effective in the relatively smaller moments when major reveals take place."

"McQueen ushers us up to the edge of the abyss and urges us to remember and reflect."

"Heffernan... carries the film on his small shoulders."

"There’s... a Dickensian quality to this solidly crafted period film."

"Ronan and Heffernan invest fully in their characters’ life-and-death narrative."

"An old-fashioned movie in the best sense."

"Though it tries mightily, Blitz misses the mark."

"Blitz is two different movies... the shift in tones can be jarring... but eventually they work."

"The film never seems to find exactly what it wants to say."