When a killer goes on a spree targeting coppers, London’s least reputable detective, Tom Brant, is put on the case. While “The Blitz” seems to slip through his grasp at each turn, Brant realizes his focus is on his precinct and while he knows exactly who the killer is, his hands are tied by the very law he’s sworn to uphold.
The problems:
There were several points when Statham’s five o’clock shadow looked painted on. I’m not sure if they actually did airbrush it, or what, but it was distracting.
The introduction of the friend/partner whose wife has just died isn’t done very well. I didn’t even realize he was a copper until he shows up at the department wanting to get back to work.
Each time they said Barry Weiss’s name I immediately thought of Berry Weiss – the Leinenkuegel beer, and while I found that mildly amusing, I also found it a little distracting.
What I liked:
There's a part in Blitz where Statham's character passes out at his partner’s house and the next morning. He's like.... Did you interfere with me last night? (the partner being gay) and partner looks at him like, really? and says. "I held back". I found that part to be hilarious – mostly the look on the guy’s face. And I thought... I don't know that Statham is many gay men's type... though really, what would I know about that?
I enjoyed that – in the end – Weiss set himself up so perfectly for his own demise.
Overall:
It’s not a great movie, by any means, but it’s decent enough. There are some very brutal moments, ones that make me glad I’ve not made anyone with a crowbar angry lately; though I do love the line about “A mix between hockey and murder.” And honestly, this movie has a really bad message, but if you ignore that, it’s a decent enough film.
Run Time: 97 minutes
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