Motor City film draws criticism for style‑heavy, dialogue‑light execution

The 1970s‑set revenge thriller Motor City, directed by Potsy Ponciroli and starring Alan Ritchson as blue‑collar worker John Miller, has been reviewed as visually striking but narratively thin. Reviewers note the film relies heavily on neon‑lit Detroit scenery, slow‑motion shots and a soundtrack of 1970s rock, intentionally omitting most dialogue. Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster and Pablo Schreiber round out the cast, but the near‑silent approach and constant music “overwhelms substance,” according to one critique. Critics describe the result as “pretentious, violent, overly long” and liken it to a music video rather than a cohesive story, arguing that the stylistic choices distract from character development and plot clarity.

Both reviews suggest that while the film’s ambition and aesthetic may appeal to some viewers, the execution sacrifices emotional engagement and pacing, leading to a mixed reception among critics.