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‘Motor City’ Review: Scorsese-Inspired Thriller

Updated 2026-07-16 02:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Variety reviewed 'Motor City,' a silent film-style thriller by Potsy Ponciroli, praising its audacious approach and unique storytelling.

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‘Motor City’ Review: Potsy Ponciroli’s Audacious Thriller — a Scorsese Opera without Dialogue — Announces the Arrival of a Startling Voice

At times, "Motor City" is like a silent movie directed by Scorsese. It draws us in because it’s got a glittering underworld-opera surface, but also because the audience needs to use its noodle a bit to participate in the film’s telling.

2026-07-16 02:16 UTC