Motor City Review: Alan Ritchson’s Wordless Thriller Has Little To Offer

The filmmakers behind this movie seem to have missed a key opportunity. Right from the start, the lack of dialogue feels awkward and unnatural. There are plenty of scenes where characters could be speaking – and even move their mouths as if they are – but we never actually hear them. This feels contrived. To make this approach work, the film needs a playful, exaggerated style, like a mime, inviting the audience to appreciate the silliness. John Woo’s Silent Night, another movie with very little dialogue, pulled this off successfully, which is why I liked it. Unfortunately, Motor City takes itself far too seriously.








