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The Bikeriders

Crime, Drama

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating4.1

DirectorJeff Nichols

ProducerSarah Green, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Arnon Milchan

ScreenwriterJeff Nichols

DistributorFocus Features

Release Date DateJun 21, 2024, Wide

LanguageEnglish

Runtime1h 56m

Introduction

THE BIKERIDERS captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

Critics Reviews

Donald Clarke4

316

Jul 13, 2024
The Bikeriders immerses viewers in a transformative period in American history. Following a fateful meeting at a bar, headstrong Kathy (Jodie Comer) is irresistibly drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), a newcomer to the motorcycle club, the Vandals, led by the captivating Johnny (Tom Hardy). The film captures the club's evolution from a haven for misfits to a dangerous criminal enterprise, forcing Benny to choose between love and loyalty. While not fully subscribing to the myth of lost freedom, the movie poignantly acknowledges its decline. The Bikeriders is a compelling, albeit imperfect, cinematic journey through rebellion and change.

Stephen Romei2.5

318

Jul 5, 2024
THE BIKERIDERS offers an intriguing glimpse into a rebellious era in America, capturing the shifting cultural landscape through the story of Kathy (Jodie Comer) and Benny (Austin Butler). While the film excels in portraying the gritty atmosphere and complex characters, it stumbles in other areas. The plot and storytelling lack the necessary depth, with the script failing to build strong emotional connections. As a result, the viewer's engagement wanes. Despite Tom Hardy's compelling performance as Johnny, the film ultimately falls short, leaving a promising narrative struggling to find its footing.
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