Review of Easy Rider (1969) by Kendall C — 14 Apr 2013

So much has already been said and written about this film to it's pretty hard to add anything new without inevitably rehashing cliches.

Yes, it is a genuine classic, and one of the best/most important/most influential of all time.

Now, that being said, when looking at this plot-light road movie about two hippie bikers driving motorcycles across the American Southwest in search of America/the American Dream solely as a MOVIE, it's honestly not all that good, and doesn't hold up as well. As a slice of life glimpse into the death of 60s idealism and the counterculture, and as an experience/cultural and historical milestone, then yeah, it's rock solid.

Filled to the brim with groundbreaking aesthetics, style, and one of the most killer soundtracks ever, this truly is mandatory viewing. Oh yeah, and the iconic performances and message don't hurt either.