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Much of the story is narrated by Kathy (Comer) in interviews to a character supposed to be Lyon, as she recalls being irresistibly, romantically pulled into the gang by Benny (Butler) and...
From the very first scene of “The Bikeriders,” director Jeff Nichols is working hard to evoke an era. In an opening deep focus shot through a bar’s door frame, Benny, a biker, sits at the bar with his back to us. The camera pushes in, revealing two older men approaching him.
1h 56m. 18+ (R) After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
“The Bikeriders” eventually becomes saddled with heavier plot mechanics — you can almost sense his riders growing weary from having to strap narrative devices onto their bikes. The movie wants to ride, but it’s not sure how much story to pack for the trip.
Jeff Milburn was the stunt coordinator for the film “The Bikeriders” and sourced the vintage bikes used in the movie. He’s pictured here with his dog, Boom. Photos by Michael Owens.
Follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club as it evolves over the course of a decade - from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang, threatening...
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. Buy The Bikeriders (2024) tickets and view showtimes at a theater near you.
