
A semi-autobiographical project by John Boorman about a nine year old boy called Bill as he grows up in London during the blitz of World War II. For a young boy, this time in history was more of an adventure, a total upheaval of order, restrictions and discipline. The liberating effect of the war on the women left behind. And the joy when Hitler blows up your school.... (Full plot summary below)
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A semi-autobiographical project by John Boorman about a nine year old boy called Bill as he grows up in London during the blitz of World War II. For a young boy, this time in history was more of an adventure, a total upheaval of order, restrictions and discipline. The liberating effect of the war on the women left behind. And the joy when Hitler blows up your school.
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| Atlantic City WeeklyLori HoffmanTouching World War II remembrance of Blitz-torn London |
| Common Sense MediaAndrea BeachNostalgic look at London during WWII has sex, mature themes. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThe Blitz as a comedy: Director John Boorman offers a warmly nostalgic view of his childhood in a London suburb during WWII. |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonThe precision of the characters and the performances that John Boorman draws out of his actors make this a pleasure even when when it's a bit pokey and aimless. |
| User ReviewMichael EHilarious movie. Loved the children ! The cinema scene was SO much like my experiences as a small boy in late 40's and early 50's at matinees in Toronto theatres of that era!! Just a superb heart warming movie! |
| User ReviewDavid TA truly endearing tale that so aptly preserves time and place; it's regional voice and ability to transport one to the similar memoirs of WASP parents (or grandparents) is remarkable. I felt like I was there, in so many scenes. The writer/director so perfectly empathizes with his characters, that -- despite the audacious circumstances that they stumble upon -- one can never doubt their veracity. Some of the sunset silhouettes (the hodgepodge of ages and classes clamoring after contrasting objects-of-treasure, amidst the fresh ruins of Blitz bombing) are the best in cinema. And the voice of Churchill silencing the ambient sound arrests me as plainly as its characters who drop everything to huddle around the radio. This film is as watchable today as it was over 20-years ago! |
| User ReviewKaren GWhat a story...i could totally relate after living there. |
| User ReviewTyler NI absolutely loved this movie growing up! |
| User ReviewSean CExcellent story... makes you want to be a kid again! |
| User ReviewDonna DSuch a charming movie with cute british children in the lead roles. John Boorman did a great job with this charming movie. |