Detroit - Movie Review

Detroit

Review by Ryan Davidson

Score: 8.25/10

This is most likely going to be nominated for Best Picture. It's good, but I don't love it like I thought I might. First off, The directing and editing are off the charts. Expect Oscar nods in both those categories. The script is interesting, yet at the same time, not very unique. I totally left the theater feeling like I've seen similar movies before. John Boyega is good in the movie, as well as Will Poulter. It's actually a really solid cast from top to bottom, and everyone performed well. The film takes place in Detroit in the late fifties during the Detroit Riots, but it's not about the riots themselves. This tells the story of the very dark events that took place at the Algiers Motel in Detroit during those times. I can definitely see where the Oscar consideration comes from, but it's not going to be my favorite film of the year by any means. Go see it, but temper your expectations.