Blitz

When a brutal killer begins preying on police officers, veteran detective Tom Brant is pulled into a high pressure chase through a city on edge. Brant, a hard nosed investigator who acts on instinct, must track the unseen killer before the violence escalates into a public crisis. As the body count climbs, the investigation is hampered by political spin, bureaucratic red tape, and a media circus that keeps the city guessing. On the trail, Brant answers to police brass and personal turmoil alike, while a streetwise insider named Porter Nash adds another layer of danger. The film sustains a brisk tempo, pairing practical street level action with tense psychological probes into loyalty, fear, and power. The tension never lets up.

Directed by Elliott Lester, Blitz adapts Ken Bruen's crime novel with a taut edge and stark urban mood. The screenplay by Nathan Parker translates the source material into a lean thriller that favors momentum over flash and focuses on chase.

Box office figures show Blitz earned about 15.8 million worldwide, roughly matching its production budget of around 15.8 million. It turned into a modest performer for a Jason Statham crime thriller. Its modest box office matches its modest critical footprint.

Blitz did not become a lasting cultural milestone, but it strengthens Jason Statham's lineup of lean crime thrillers. The film favors efficient action sequences and a hard edged mood, delivering a familiar mix of chase scenes, gritty streets, and tense confrontations that fans appreciate in mood and imagery alike today.

Critical response was mixed, with praise for Statham's presence and the film's brisk pacing while some critics called the plot routine. The story tends to foreground duty, loyalty, and the cost of policing under pressure, offering a lean take on a familiar cat and mouse dynamic that resonates with viewers.