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Detroit
2017 143 min United States of America R 12+
★7.3
Drama, Thriller, History
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
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Description
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$16.79M
Worldwide:
$23.4M
Starring
John Boyega
Actor
Anthony Mackie
Actor
Algee Smith
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 21 nominations total
Key opinion
Detroit is widely recognized for its visceral, high-tension recreation of the 1967 Algiers Hotel incident, anchored by a harrowing performance from Will Poulter. However, the film is divisive regarding its narrative focus, with many critics arguing that its narrow scope and excessive length undermine its attempt to provide a meaningful critique of systemic racism.
| Acting | Will Poulter delivers a chilling and effective performance as a terrifying, sadistic officer. | |
| Direction | The direction creates a relentless, immersive, and visceral tension that captures the chaotic atmosphere of the era. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes kinetic, vivid cinematography to place the viewer directly into the gritty, claustrophobic reality of the events. | |
| Theme | The narrative structure is divisive: some appreciate the intense, singular focus on the hotel incident, while others find it obscures a necessary broader examination of systemic inequality. | |
| Pacing | The extensive runtime and focus on the prolonged hotel interrogation are seen by many as exhausting and poorly paced rather than dramatically necessary. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast is frequently described as underutilized, with talented actors struggling against thin character development. |