Alan Ritchson stars in Motor City, a new action-revenge thriller directed by Potsy Ponciroli, which draws heavy comparisons to the John Wick franchise for its near-wordless, action-driven storytelling. The review argues that while Ritchson has already built a strong action-star reputation through Reacher and the Netflix hit War Machine, this film marks a more original showcase for his physical performance, relying on visual storytelling rather than dialogue to carry its revenge narrative.

Set in 1970s Detroit, the film follows ex-convict John Miller (Ritchson), who is framed for a crime he did not commit just as he plans to propose to his girlfriend Sophia (Shailene Woodley), and is sentenced to decades in prison. After a prison break, he sets out to find those responsible and reclaim what he lost. Notably, the film contains fewer than a dozen lines of audible dialogue, placing heavy demands on its cast — including Woodley, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber and Lionel Boyce — as well as on its sound design and soundtrack, both of which the review praises as standout elements, though it notes the film's momentum falters somewhat towards the end.