2023 - THE BIKERIDERS, interesting look into a world of supposed macho men.

The filmmaker Jeff Nichols continues to make very interesting films in this era of unending superhero movies.  The problem is that he unfortunately hasn't had his breakout film yet.  The Bikeriders is a fascinating look at a culture of blue collar men who strut their masculinity like roosters by forming a motorcycle club.

This film is extremely well cast with Tom Hardy as the leader of a bike club called the Vandals.  In his group is one Benny Cross played by Austin Butler who becomes attracted to  a woman named Kathy Bauer in an impressive performance by Jodie Comer.  The film follows these over aged delinquents through the years until the eventual breakup of the club.

 

Really this film belongs to Jodie Comer.  She is playing a character who on the outside doesn't seem to bright but is actually very aware of the situation and the consequences she has allowed to get herself in.  She narrates her story to a reporter throughout the film which allows the viewer to get caught up in the dynamics of the bike club.

 

This is an excellent drama, well directed, photographer and acted.   A high recommendation for an  interesting adult drama.

The film was written by Jeff Nichols, the running time is 116 minutes.