Report Card----"Detroit"

This is bout the Detroit riots of 1967. About the biggest ones they've ever had.
Do they tell you anything about them that you didn't know?
If you're me, then no.

On to the scoring:   

Did you have any built in expectations about this film, and if so, were they met, or even exceeded?

Just that it would be heavily dramatic. It certainly was.
A. 

Is it interesting?

Totally

A.

Compelling even?

Not so much.
B.

Is it good storytelling?

Pretty good.
B.

Is it well written?

Yes. 

A.

Is it well cast? Well played?

Yes.

A.

Well shot?

Okay.
B.

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

No.
C.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?

Immediately

A.

Is it too long? Too short?

About right.
B.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.

Yes, and yes.

A+.

Is it predictable?

It's based on historical fact, so yes.
B-

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Not really.
C.

Is it funny?

Never.  It could use a little humor.
C-,

Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

No..

F.

Is it impressive?

In it's way.  But you get the impression that the entire Detroit riots took place in this building.
B-

Overall grade: B+.

If you like it, you'll probably think it's better than the grades I gave it,
And perhaps it is.

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