‘Motor City’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Mostly Favor Alan Ritchson Revenge Thriller
Alan Ritchson leads a mostly wordless revenge thriller that uses stylized action and 1970s hits to frame a drug bust setup.
- On Friday, July 24, 2026, the revenge thriller Motor City debuts in theaters nationwide. Directed by Potsy Ponciroli, the 103-minute R-rated film stars Alan Ritchson as a man seeking retribution in 1970s Detroit.
- Framed for drug possession by mobster Reynolds, played by Ben Foster, John Miller seeks revenge. Director Ponciroli minimizes dialogue, relying on visual storytelling and 1970s hits to drive the narrative forward.
- As of Wednesday, the film holds a 75% "fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 35 reviews. Critics remain divided on the low-dialogue gimmick, with some praising the immersive experience while others find the style derivative.
- Foster's performance as a "disco Tony Montana" and his elevator fight scene with Ritchson are highlights for many viewers. While Jack White serves as music director, the soundtrack features 1970s hits to bridge narrative gaps.
- Preview screenings occur Thursday before the wide theatrical release on Friday. The film, starring Shailene Woodley and Pablo Schreiber, aims to capture the spirit of 1970s exploitation cinema for devoted genre fans.
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‘Motor City’ Review: Alan Ritchson Kills His Way Through a Dialogue-Free Crime Pastiche with Nothing to Say and Little to Look at
Alan Ritchson plays an ex-con with a score to settle in the gimmicky action movie 'Motor City' from the director of 'Old Henry.'
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*For decades, Hollywood’s biggest action stars understood that silence could be just as powerful as a speech. Clint Eastwood‘s “Man with No Name” rarely wasted words. Charles Bronson built an entire career on quiet intensity. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s most memorable one-liners became iconic because they punctuated the action instead of overwhelming it. Modern action movies often take a different approach. Characters explain the mission before…
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