Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

Absolutely Fantastic

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I thought the story was good, but the thing that was great was seeing inside the train-station and other buildings that either aren't there anymore or won't be for long. Insightful look at the city, been there a few times certainly a rough place. Some of the acting was good, some of the acting was so-so but the camera quality looked great. I didn't know what to expect at first, so it turned out to be a pretty good rental. I like movies like this so I may be a little bias but it's worth checking out if you are into crime dramas. Also, the script was good but would have been even better with some big name actors, though like I said some did a very good job.

I was very surprised how well the over all production value was on this film. It was well shot, directed, and acted.The locations used were amazing. I was extremely shocked that these locations existed in a modern city. When you watch the film you will be very surprised at how certain parts of Detroit look like a nuclear war zone, and how this ties into the movie.Brian Lawrence is a great director, and I look forward to his future work.Overall, I would recommend this movie if you are looking to sit back, relax, and have a great time.

It's depiction of a city in crisis is right on target. The economic meltdown of Detroit is fair warning of what will (and to some extent has) come to pass nationally. Post-World War II Europe (especially Italy) provided the inspiration for the Neo-Realist movement in film. Current American industrial/urban decay gives rise to modern neo-realism embodied in this striking motion picture. Director Brian Lawrence, Cinematographer Lon Stratton and composers Dan Lawton and Gary Haverkate have created a strangely beautiful portrait of desperation.What's most surprising with this movie, and maybe that has to do with the fresh, ensemble cast, is how fun it is to watch these people struggle just to survive. Highly recommended.

I hope this film will make it to large enough distribution that you will all get to see it. Definitely quality flick for low budget. There are 4 different story lines throughout the film, and one of them is emotionally more powerful than the rest, you can choose for yourself which one (avoiding spoilers), I definitely know which I pick as best. This movie also pushes the envelope regarding gender/race/financial/geographic/etc. boundaries and stereotypes. As someone who lives in the area, these observations are interesting, thought-provoking and even amusing -- yet often unflattering. I don't believe that this film depicts the mainstream of Detroit culture. That is exactly the point. "[Panic in] Detroit['s]" best feature is its focus on the extremes that create a contemporary, segregated urban environment.