Easy Rider (1969)

Director: Dennis Hopper

Starring: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson

Through the open country and desert lands, two bikers head from L.A to New Orleans, and along the way, meet a man who bridges a counter-culture gap they are unaware of.

What the bloody hell did I just watch? What is the purpose of this movie? This is a film about guys riding motorcycles and smoking dope. Nothing else.

Twenty minutes into the movie there’s hardly any dialogue. Or nothing that matters anyway. I could have watched the first forty minutes on mute in fast forward and I would not have missed anything. There literally is nothinghappening in this dreary film. Harley Davidson enthusiasts and weed smokers will enjoy this. As for me, it did absolutely nothing for my senses – except maybe the beautiful scenery. Oh, and the soundtrack was nice.

So much time is made up just showing guys riding bikes. Yawn. This was beyond boring. There is no character development. No antagonist, since they do nothing!! No protagonist. No premise. No nothing!! And that shoddy editing!!

‘Easy Rider’ received two Oscar nominations and won a few awards. What?? Why??? Honestly…! Ugh.

Would I watch it again? Absolutely not!