Detroit

I'm going to try to make this quick since this movie has truly crushed my soul. Fuck man :( That being said, Detroit is hands down the best movie I've seen this year. 

Kathryn Bigelow does an amazing job directing this movie about the 1967 Detroit riots, specifically at the Algiers Motel where three African American men were murdered. 

Strong acting by the entire cast. Fuck Will Poulter! His performance as a racist, murderous cop was so convincing that I'll probably never be able to watch another one of his movies. 

The movie is divided into three parts- the riots in general, what happens at the Algiers Motel, and the trial. Be warned, the second part plays out like a horror movie. Such an emotional punch in the gut. I walked out of the theater feeling sick to my stomach. Sad thing is this happened 50 years ago and not much has changed since then. 

Much like 12 Years a Slave, this is a movie that everyone needs to see but it's so depressing you'll only be able to watch it once. 

My Rating: 10/10