By Michael Lopez Zaragoza, Writer | November 15, 2024
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The magnitude of the second World War cannot be understated, it was one stocked with tragedy, loss, and epiphanies born from a time spent observing casualties amidst attempts at combating the severity of the situation out in the war field.
We have our former president Franklin D. Roosevelt to thank for the successful outcome that overthrew the wrath of worldwide enemies; this would not have been possible if not for his leadership even beyond the grave.
The film being introduced to you was birthed from the ashes of a tragedy, and restored by film and script to be retold once again in a medium that everyone has appreciated for the last hundred or so years.
Without further ado, here's a candid review of Blitz.
You are transported to the Blitzkrieg in one shot and then are greeted by the whimsicalness of our two chief protagonists George and Rita in the next shot.
The lividity of the war spills onto the streets of London, and here we are caught in the conflict; a scene as old as time.
People’s interest in the subject of war varied. Surprisingly, even though the film has a lot of appeal, especially to history aficionados, it is somewhat unheard of.
Destiny Henry, a Carson High School senior, said, “I’ve never heard of it, maybe it’s an app or something.”
While the movie was a monumental event etched in the history of Britain, it seems to not be reaching as many people as one would believe.
“I’m not really into history,” said Henry.
History tells only a certain truth, and it is often stretched in films and this one is no exception.
CHS senior Breanna Corona said, “It could’ve had a more straightforward title.”
Blitz is after all a shortened version of Blitzkrieg ergo it would make sense for there to be some confusion in understanding the genre.
Historical films alone sound humdrum to some, but if given a chance, they can be a subject of enjoyment, or even better, motivate viewers to open a book in order to get more into the meat and bones of the topic.
In the end, Blitz as a film that is great on its own and does not require a sequel to receive a high fan level even if it may seem obscure to many. Eventually, it may just become a cult classic like the likes of “The Boy In The Striped Pajamas.”
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