The Bikeriders

Louvável iniciativa que resgata o antigo e bom ambiente motociclista e se diverte construindo uma história e personagens. Com elenco excelentemente selecionado que atua bem. A frágil Jodie Comer entre homens ferozes de caráter que não se encaixam em nenhum lugar, e por isso se juntam um com o outro. Os resmungos e olhares de Tom Hardy nunca foram tão eloquentes e o bonito rebelde Austin Butler acrescenta o espírito da mais icônica América cinematográfica (James Dean). The Bikeriders é um agradável clássico para os fãs do elenco, que não precisa de um enredo sofisticado para divertir a cada cena e mantém um desfecho imprevisível até o final. Talvez a cena mais fixe e original do filme, romântica e ao mesmo tempo macho, seja o namorico de Butler com Jodie Comer em frente à casa dela. (24/06/2024)

Um filme rétro impressionante construído na atmosfera, originado de uma publicação literária e fotográfica que mapeia o estilo de vida dos membros de uma gangue de motociclistas reais no final dos anos 60 e início dos anos 70. Isso é tematizado na história através do personagem do seu autor (fotógrafo-jornalista), cujas entrevistas curiosas com a protagonista (esposa de um dos motociclistas) moldam o filme e ditam o seu ritmo. Através desses dois observadores, são-nos gradualmente apresentados os membros e regras da gangue, cujo conceito de rebeldia e liberdade andam de mãos dadas com a crónica vagabundagem, preguiça e vandalismo, seria difícil de perceber de outra forma. Na segunda metade da narrativa sinuosa, cujo enredo flutua além da linha central romântica puramente por volta dos estudos sobre os relacionamentos entre os diferentes motociclistas, os personagens da gangue aumentam. No entanto, esses personagens não recebem mais exposição, a sua história é intencionalmente colocada na posição de intrusos indesejáveis e anónimos, que no final contribuirão para o declínio da era de ouro do motociclismo. Junto com isso, o tom do filme muda, passando de episódios inicialmente engraçados e hedonismo de livre pensamento para reviravoltas trágicas e melancolia refletindo os sintomas da época, especialmente os traumas e experiências associados à guerra no Vietname. Pelo menos Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, Austin Butler e Michael Shannon são realmente cativantes, não apenas por causa das suas atuações e personagens, mas também por causa da sua atitude descontraída, estilo de fala e, em alguns casos, aparência atípica. (20/06/2024)

A quality film, but not made for me, thematically and emotionally it missed me completely - and if I hadn't been at the cinema , I probably wouldn't have made it to the end. I can't tune in to see the characters as at least partially sympathetic libertarian rebels. To me, they all came off as irresponsible buffoons from the start. (21/06/2024)

Pretty weak. Ironically, it's where the film should have started. Because it's not until the last 10 minutes that we find out that the gang is in full swing (prostitutes, drugs, murders), so what we wanted to see will be in the sequel, which won't come. So if it wasn't for the guy gangster shit, I was hoping to at least enjoy the bikes, but NOPE, even those are scarce here. Mainly, it deals with relationships. Tom Hardy and Austin Butler were good, but apart from one burnt down pub and an “almost” rape, nothing interesting happened for two hours, and after the promising trailer, I see that as underwhelming. I didn't completely suffer, but then I'm not happy with the outcome either. At least the cameos of more familiar faces will be nice. 5/10. (12/07/2024)

Old school. Honest filmmaking, yet Jeff Nichols goes about it a little differently. A motorcycle thesis, starting with a look at Marlon Brando in The Wild One, wanders between the various characters, their monologues about the poor and war, cars and banging the pretty Kathy. The acting is top-notch in each of the Vandals, but Austin Butler and Tom Hardy tower above them all. Hardy's thoughtful, good-natured Johnny as the founder and boss shows that it was all originally about picnics and a sense of freedom, and Butler, as the embodiment of that Savage, is the role model and son he always wanted (I guess? Nichols is not literally wise). The Bikeriders is based on a photo book so it's fortunate that it has a plot arc and an unexpected ending and says a lot about what women think of men. Still, it lacked one bigger scene to stick in the memory and push it up that proverbial notch. But maybe they didn't put it in for a greater sense of realism. (03/08/2024)

The Bikeriders rides the wave of nostalgia. The cast is definitely trendy, but the story feels like filler between Danny Lyon's photos. It's not really important that the inspiration from The Wild One seemed somewhat archaic even in the sixties. What matters is that the tradition of Easy Rider continues. (27/06/2024)

An average retro-style film with excellent actors, amazing production design and a few interesting moments. The biggest emphasis is on the characters, the story doesn't rush anywhere and the finale is barely a few minutes long. Austin Butler is a modern-day James Dean. It will never become a cult-classic or an audience favourite, but The Bikeriders will definitely find its place and its target audience, even if it's not a big one. (31/07/2024)

Jeff Nichols manages to evoke a nice retro feel, but only skims the surface with his characters. Even though the script tries to tell me each of the few characters has a past and possibly a future, I didn't care for any of them. One-dimensional characters like this can't carry the weight of the story for me. Plus, in a movie about motorcycle riders, I would have expected a few more eye-candy moments, some great locations, some imaginative cinematography. But there's not much here. [KVIFF 2024] (01/07/2024)

The Bikeriders is captivating in the way it's told, with a story about a bunch of guys with a thing for motor oil, a fist to the face and danger, set in a kind of newsreel framework. The leading trio of actors was chosen with the character in mind: from the charismatic leader Tom Hardy, to the troubled rebel Austin Butler, to the fragile yet tough Jodie Comer. It was interesting to see the evolution of the band of "vandals" - from the buddies who liked to ride and party here and there, to the twisted brainwashed fanatics. P.S. "Men don't cry, unless it's necessary!" (27/06/2024)

This is exactly the kind of movie I would never go to see on my own, but I attended the FilmBooster screening out of curiosity and it turned out exactly as I expected. I have to single out the absolutely excellent Tom Hardy, I adore him in literally every film, and here he plays his character flawlessly as well, and likewise all the A-listers who second him are solidly memorable. The idea, however (although I was entertained at a couple of moments), went completely over my head and didn't say anything to me, so I had a bit of trouble getting more into the film. The whole thing is kind of a fast-paced story of one group of bikers, who are a joy to watch, but who on the other hand don't do anything memorable, making the movie a sort of a fly-by of bland scenes. Those who like this type of movies can add a star, but otherwise it's just a bland "meh" without much punch for me. (19/06/2024)

From the first trailer, I was quite excited. Everything looked perfect. And the casting! You couldn’t find better names in contemporary Hollywood. But in the end, I was slightly disappointed. Technically, the film is top-notch, capturing the period atmosphere of America during the Vietnam War incredibly authentically. But it drags. It’s crossed the threshold of what I consider bearable. Also, there aren’t many significant moments throughout the film that really shake up the viewer (maybe one sequence towards the end, which worked emotionally). At least the acting didn’t disappoint. Tom Hardy was unsurprisingly excellent (what else would you expect). Jodie Comer, in a supporting role, also shone again (this actress has been impressing with her performances since Scott’s The Last Duel). So... it’s a solid viewing experience. But I really don’t need to see it again. I give it a 6.5/10. (29/06/2024)