Blitz had its premiere as the opening film of the BFI London Film Festival this week.

And so far the new British World War II movie from writer-director Sir Steve McQueen has garnered 91 per cent positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Saoirse Ronan stars in the historical drama and as fans wonder if she will finally win an Oscar for her role, after four previous Academy Awards nominations.

The film’s official synopsis reads: “Sir Steve McQueen’s Blitz follows the epic journey of George…