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Hardy's 'Bikeriders': Box Office Flop Becomes Streaming Hit
24 Nov
Summary
- The Bikeriders, starring Tom Hardy, achieved streaming success after initial box office underperformance.
- The film depicts a 1960s Chicago motorcycle club evolving into a violent underworld.
- Reviews are mixed, with praise for Hardy's performance and criticism of the ending.
Tom Hardy's 2023 film, The Bikeriders, initially struggled at the box office but has found significant success as a streaming title. The drama, set against the backdrop of 1960s Chicago, explores the rise of a motorcycle club called the Vandals, led by Hardy's character, Johnny Davis.
Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, the film chronicles the club's evolution from a community of outsiders to a dangerous criminal enterprise. This transformation forces the characters, including Benny and Kathy, to confront shifting loyalties and escalating violence.
While The Bikeriders has garnered a 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes and received praise for Hardy's performance, audience reactions on social media indicate division, particularly regarding the film's conclusion. It is currently available for streaming on Prime Video.
