User Reviews

I knew that this movie has almost no dialogue before going to see it so knew it wasn't going to be a typical action movie. Sometimes the lack of dialogue works, sometimes not so much. Overall, I still thought it was a good movie with good music and other techniques used to tell the story.

I thought this movie was good. At first, the lack of dialogue took a little getting used to, but as the film went on, it worked. The story isn’t anything special or incredible, but it’s serviceable for the kind of film this is. It also takes a little while to get going, but once it does, it’s good. The third act is by far the best part of the movie, and the action is insane. Overall, this is a good movie that feels different from a typical action film. 7/10.

it was so good. one of the greatest movies i've seen in many many years. doesn't need words to be good and still almost made a tear roll down my eyes at times

Almost feels like a comic book come to life. Visually breathtaking, and the music carries this story. There might be a total of 5 lines of dialogue in the whole movie, and somehow it works. You can understand the plot, feel the characters, and appreciate the spectacle. This film might be the best ever to capture "slow-motion emotion" on screen. Truly unique. Whether intentional or not, this film is a rebellion against the Netflix-plot-repetition-hijack culture. It forces you to put away your phone and all distractions, because the plot must be SEEN. And it looks great. Potsy Ponciroli (Old Henry) is a director to watch in the future. And Ben Foster is as incredible as ever. The film's unique mode of storytelling is its biggest draw. There is a fight scene in an elevator that is wild and clever and brutal. You can't look away, and then (oh boy) you have to look away. The revenge plot is pretty generic, and this slow burn becomes entirely too violent for my taste by the end. You've seen this story before, but then again you haven't. And that's why this movie is worth watching - not for the Who, What, When, Where, but for the How.

I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't this. I often at times had the feeling that the movie went on and on without making a connection with the actors, even though you could see the relationships the characters had in the movie. Some people laughed at points where the movie wasn't funny, which I think is something people would expect from a silent film, as a lot was slapstick back then; however, the film was real action and combat with some things happening that would happen in real life. I believe it's not a good fit for the genre or today's audience, as it feels disconnected. The delivered lines lacked power; I believe that if the filmmakers had created this in 2006 when they began writing the script, it might have been more effective.

The best thing about this movie: This movie goes all in on "show don't tell". No exposition. All visual storytelling. That said, too much slow-mo and thin story. But Alan Ritchson’s best action movie. Some parts are great. Some parts drag. A cool experiment of a silent movie in 2026. Worth a watch if you like these kinds of movies.

**** many repetitive scenes. There are a smattering of good fight scenes but they don't justify sitting through the whole movie.

What a snooze fest! Motor City makes a bold choice of having little-to-no dialogue throughout the whole thing. I can appreciate that kind of thing, but in execution... The first emotional slow-mo show of something dramatic, while 70's music blares overhead, it's kind of cool. But the whole movie?? When you pick up on the angle, it almost becomes a comedy. How often somebody looks like they're about to speak, then nod all cool. I counted the word count and body count, and it's surprisingly close. For an action film, there isn't a lot of action until the third act. Most of those scenes don't even stand out much, but the final few were visceral and exciting. A high point, to be sure. Overall, the plot is as older than the 70's, and its one gimmick doesn't work out.

The unique aspect of this film is that it’s essentially a music video. Except for a few words in the background and the inevitable final line, the entire story is told thru music and visuals. It’s set in 1970’s Detroit and stars Alan Ritchson as a man who’s thrown into jail as soon as he proposes to his girlfriend (Shailene Woodley). Turns out her ex (Ben Foster) is the jealous man behind it. Thus begins a rather standard revenge thriller with some solid action and an involving story. The soundtrack is full of period hits, plus flashy period wardrobe, muscle cars and so much smoking! This isn’t really about the plot, but director Potsy Ponciroli’s unique approach, which is presented in a undeniably cinematic and fascinating showcase. Interestingly, in today’s phone-obsessed world, this film requires continual attention, since there’s no dialogue to listen to while checking messages.