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Saoirse Ronan and Harris Dickinson previously starred in See How They Run (2022) together
Line of Events
Follow the stories of a group of Londoners during the events of the bombing of the British capital in World War II. London Film Festival last night for the premiere of Steve McQueen’s new film, Blitz.
A score by Hans Zimmer too, with his absolute mastery of letting you know something is about to happen, but you’re never quite sure what
Simply extraordinary. A young Elliott Heffernan delivering a monumentally assured and heartfelt performance, Sairse Ronan as great as ever, and a cast of much-loved British actors Stephen Graham, Kathy Burke, Benjamin Clementine and possibly my favourite piece of left-wing casting in recent memory with Paul Weller as the loving, pianist grandfather.
You don’t see or hear the enemy, just the bombs and air raid sirens warning of them
The film can feel grand and epic at times and yet utterly localised and intimate at others, as you move from swathes of London in flames to intimate London street scenes, living rooms and lots of small shops and businesses. Full of fear and hope, underground singing to keep spirits up, brotherhood in the bomb factory, selfless characters caring for those they don’t know (bring tissues).
Best seen on a big screen with loud sound
The diversity in the film reflects what London was like in 1940, and you’ve never seen it like this in a movie before. An ever-so-timely reminder that those who divide society destroy society.
I can’t wait to see it again
I hope it gets its due come awards season, directing win #2 for SMQ is a definite possibility. Check out the full lineup for the 62nd New York Film Festival this fall.
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