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Massive WWII Bomb Discovered, London Evacuated During Blackout

4/23/2026

Summary

Tranter Leads Disposal

A 1,000-pound WWII bomb found in London triggers an evacuation and bomb-disposal operation.
Major Will Tranter leads the disposal despite a citywide power cut, while thieves Karalis and X drill beneath a bank during the blackout.
Director David Mackenzie helms “Fuze,” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Sam Worthington, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Saffron Hocking.
Roadside Attractions releases “Fuze” this weekend alongside “Michael,” while critics rate it 2 out of 5 stars.

Summary

Mbatha-Raw Evacuates

Police superintendent Gugu Mbatha-Raw orders evacuation and cuts power after a rusty WWII bomb is found on Edgware Road.
Army sniper Aaron Taylor-Johnson follows detailed police and military bomb-disposal protocols, which the review says maintain credibility.
A sharp-eyed corporal spots an anomaly in the ticking device, suggesting the bomb may not be genuine.
The story then moves from central London to Turkey, widening the film’s geographic scope.

Summary

Mackenzie Debuts

Directed by David Mackenzie, the film opened in theatres on April 24, 2026 with a 96-minute runtime.
Critics gave it three out of five stars, calling the script middling, the execution serviceable, and the climax’s use of Mozart’s Requiem a misuse that made the film feel more like a television-style production.
Screenwriter Ben Hopkins’ plot was described as unintentionally providing a “blueprint for the commission of a major crime.”

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Tranter Leads Disposal

A 1,000-pound WWII bomb found in London triggers an evacuation and bomb-disposal operation.
Major Will Tranter leads the disposal despite a citywide power cut, while thieves Karalis and X drill beneath a bank during the blackout.
Director David Mackenzie helms “Fuze,” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Sam Worthington, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Saffron Hocking.
Roadside Attractions releases “Fuze” this weekend alongside “Michael,” while critics rate it 2 out of 5 stars.

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