Intensity + Relevance make it an Oscar Contender

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2017)

Detroit
The movie is a 10 and achieves that rating primarily from the middle section of the movie that takes place at the Algiers Hotel. The beginning and end of the movie was very watchable and made the movie whole.
As I was watching the Algiers Motel events (once the police had arrived at the hotel and lined the patrons up against the wall) I knew I was watching the creation of an icon movie scene that will forever be remembered.
In terms of intensity and drama think of movies and scenes such as: The Deer Hunter/The Russian Roulette scene, Silence of the Lambs/The night vision scene, Saving Private Ryan/the opening D-Day landing scene, Jaws/on the boat once the attacks begin, Alien/The escape shuttle scene at the end of the movie, Jurassic Park/The kitchen scene
The intensity of the acting by the three Detroit cops and the men and women against the wall was truly breathtaking and unforgettable. The fact it holds the intensity for 40 minutes is remarkable.
Add to the intensity mentioned above: the subject matter, the fact it was based on a true event and relevancy to life today, and it makes the film an instant classic and Oscar material.
The Algiers Hotel scenes from Director Kathryn Bigelow were truly impressive and lived up to her well-earned reputation for an ability to capture intensity. What was truly remarkable was the capability of actors so young to deliver that intensity. All in their 20's, and some as young as 20 year old Kaitlyn Dever and Jacob Latimore, and 22 year old Algee Smith. They truly have bright futures ahead of them.