Review of Detroit (2017) by Smith T — 21 Apr 2018

John Boyega and Will Poulter are both unforgettable.

This review of Detroit (2017) was written by Smith T on 21 Apr 2018.

Detroit has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexandre B (175) on 13 Sep 2018

Tres bon film il depeint tres bien toute la tension dans ces terribles annees la io arrive a nous effrayer sur ce que la natire humaine est…

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By Kenr (152) on 31 Oct 2018

Director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal’s ‘Detroit’ is a gruelling watch, not just for the fact it’s based on shockingly violent,…

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By Marcus O (42) on 18 May 2018

Excellent acting, poor story. This may as well have just been a documentary…

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By John M (4,356) on 31 Aug 2018

Bigelow commits to her usual tactics here (spontaneous handheld cinematography and unflinching realism) and I think it serves its heavy and…

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By Harsh C (266) on 30 Nov 2018

50 years ago American society was seriously broken. Lucky we now live in more enlightened times…

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By Zita O (6) on 04 May 2018

Constant cigarette smoking detracts from the plot and shows the continual influence the tobacco industry has in our movies…

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By Leslie C (236) on 31 May 2018

Director Bigelow again proves to be a master of the realistic depiction of recent historic events with this drama about the Detroit riots of…

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By Kathryn Reklis (32) for The Christian Century (32) on 20 Aug 2018

Detroit reveals the stories we tell about ourselves and helps us face the myth of white innocence and the havoc it can wreak…

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By Ralfbergs (725) on 06 Jul 2018

Great movie that depicts a real historical event and shows how despicable racism can be…

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 24 Oct 2018

An edge of your seat, white knuckle experience that will definitely invoke dialogue among viewers long after the final credits roll…

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