Film Review

‘Tow’: A Modern-Day David Versus Goliath Parable in the US Northwest

Rose Byrne delivers a spectacular turn as a woman fighting a stacked legal system.
‘Tow’: A Modern-Day David Versus Goliath Parable in the US Northwest
Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne) fights for her car, in "Tow." Roadside Attractions
Michael Clark
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R | 1h 45m | Drama, Comedy, Biography | 2026

The oft go-to “based on a true story” genre can be divided into one of two camps: cautionary tales and inspirational uplift. “Tow” is a bit of the former and a whole lot of the latter. It also qualifies as an underdog story, a subgenre overpopulated with every conceivable type of professional and amateur sport.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.