The Bikeriders is a real crowd-pleaser. The writer-director speeds things up and broadens his scope, focusing on multiple characters and plotlines, as well as an extended time period, with aplomb. Sure, neither the approach he adopts nor the plot may be all that novel, but it's entertaining as hell. Nichols peppers the narrative with a slew of edge-of-your-seat sequences, including a tense fight between Johnny and a man twice his size and a scene when Benny's foot is snapped in half. But he also remembers to imbue the proceedings with his signature lyricism, most of it courtesy of the central love triangle. The actors add a generous dose of heart and humor to the proceedings.
The Bikeriders is a magnetic exploration of loyalty, violence, and the burden of leadership. Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy deliver captivating performances, making this film a thrilling ride through the gritty world of motorcycle gangs like greasers from the 1978 popular film "GREASE"
The Bikeriders is a magnetic exploration of loyalty, violence, and the burden of leadership. Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy deliver captivating performances, making this film a thrilling ride through the gritty world of motorcycle gangs like greasers from the 1978 popular film "GREASE"