solid genre thriller

Rating: 8/10 (3 July 2017)

Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette), and Money (Daniel Zovatto) have been breaking in the remaining mansions of the devastated neighborhoods in Detroit. Rocky is desperate to get enough money to leave for California. Alex has a crush on her and uses his security knowledge. He sets specific limitations to avoid long prison terms. Money gets a tip on a blind veteran (Stephen Lang) who received a large legal settlement. The trio finds him a scary opponent despite his handicap.
Fede Alvarez delivers a solid genre thriller. He is unrelenting in the tension and injects enough twists to keep the audience on their toes. Alex with his puppy love probably has the most rooting interest. Rocky is a terribly flawed protagonist. Jane Levy is an appealing actress who keeps the role from falling into villainy. Stephen Lang is a force of nature who brings a truly fearsome power. This is a well-made thriller.