In “Blitz,” Steve McQueen’s powerful reconstruction of Germany’s World War II blitzkrieg attack on Britain, the most harrowing scene takes place underground. As London is attacked by Nazi planes, a ...
In the sequence, Elliott Heffernan’s George takes shelter in a station with hundreds of other Londoners when rushing water breaks through the station’s walls. By Tyler Coates Awards Editor When DP ...
Blitz recreates London's WWII blitzkrieg, showcasing Steve McQueen's artistry. The film tells the story from the perspectives of single mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) and her son, George (Elliott ...
Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan dominate the film as a mother and son separated by war who must find their way back to each other as London is bombed. Steve McQueen –– or Sir Steve ...
Historical dramas can be hit and miss when it comes to quality. One subgenre of historical films that boasts a higher rate of success is World War II movies. “Blitz” seeks to take advantage of the ...