Alan Ritchson, known for his roles in "Reacher" and Netflix's "War Machine," is seeing significant traction with his latest film, "Motor City," on digital platforms. The action-revenge thriller, which had a limited theatrical release in July, has quickly become a hit in digital rentals and purchases.
Despite grossing only $3 million during its theatrical run, "Motor City" debuted on digital services on August 26 and has already climbed the charts. The film is currently ranked ninth in top purchases on Prime Video and fourth on Apple TV, indicating a strong home viewing audience for Ritchson's brand of action.
The film stars Ritchson as John Miller, a character described as a "working-class romantic" who is wrongly imprisoned by a gangster after becoming involved with the wrong woman. Upon his release, Miller embarks on a mission of revenge. "Motor City" is noted for its sparse dialogue, with one of the film's stars reportedly stating it contains only "five lines of dialogue," emphasizing action over exposition.
Directed by Potsy Ponciroli and written by Chad St. John, the movie also features Shailene Woodley, Pablo Schreiber, Ben Foster, and Ben McKenzie. Jack White of The White Stripes makes a cameo appearance.
Director Potsy Ponciroli highlighted a specific scene, the "elevator fight," as a must-see moment that garnered intense audience reactions during the film's premiere. "The elevator fight. Everybody has to see [it],