Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt brings the motorcycle gang culture of the 1950s and 60s into the present day. These outlaw groups have always been a fascinating microcosm for fans of 20th century North American culture. The phenomenon has starred in such legendary films as EasyReader and a series like Sons of AnarchyNow they return hand in hand with Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer And Austin ButlerWith Jeff Nichols to management control.
Plot Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt adapts the book Danny Lyon and delves into a group known as the Vandals. The film charts the rise and rise of this group of bikers who were nothing more than misfits looking for their own freedom. The film chronicles the decade from when they started the club as a group of friends until it spread to half the country. And it does all this through storytelling. Katie (Eat), the wife of one of the great leaders, Benny (Butler). In its turn, Hardy He plays the leader and founder of the group.
Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt
Jeff Nichols offers a profound portrait of the motorcycle gangs of the 50s and 60s, the golden age of these groups. A demystifying story that, however, also removes prejudices and restores their humanity and their purest and most positive values. Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer and Austin Butler are brilliant in their roles.
Kind portrait
It is obvious that motorcycle gangs have been a serious social problem for decades. Unscrupulous criminals who have destroyed the lives of many people just for fun and without any shame. But in Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt it is not shown. Nichols He moves away from the most negative preconceptions about them and looks for something much deeper and more accurate. His humanity. These characters are not the ideal prototype of a son-in-law, and the film makes this clear without difficulty. But on top of his bitter and banal face, he portrays his bright side.
Because these bikers were young – and not so young – to whom the world had turned its back. And in the face of a hostile environment, they found refuge in such pure values as camaraderie and the most sincere friendship. They are cruel, wild and sometimes commit the most brutal and unjustifiable acts. And despite everything, in Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt They are people too. People who run forward, only burning tires and gasoline. People who fight for themselves and for those who are on their side. Even if it means breaking their face or destroying someone’s business.
This approach is very interesting, as it allows for a much more accurate and realistic X-ray of biker gangs than has ever been seen in cinema before. Something that puts it on par with the best films of this particular subgenre, such as Wild or the above mentioned EasyReader. In fact Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt He is so aware of his place that he even pays tribute to both with two very successful winks. Moreover, after humanizing them, the sequential ending ends with their demystification, destroying the dream.
Absorbent atmosphere
Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt breathe the street. It is a brutally honest film, one of those that can be considered a cult classic. Everything is very tangible. The leather and denim of the jackets, the smell of exhaust pipes on full blast, cigarette smoke and the bubbles of beer cans. Los Vandals open their arms to the viewer to become another person in their story from the moment they sit down in the cinema seat and for the next two hours.
The script has a constant and consistent rhythm. It is not at all dynamic, but it does not fall into monotony or boredom. Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt It takes time to get into the many layers of characters that really build the story. The series of events that happen to them is incredibly organic and it’s interesting to see how they react to it.
In short, the film tries to unravel the nature, the essence of these bandits traveling on two wheels. In fact, it has a lot to do with films like Martin Scorsesespecifically for this demystification of some groups, in the style One of Our Own (Goodfellas). Combined with a carefully thought-out production and excellent direction, especially visually, the result is most attractive. It is worth getting drunk on the offer, preferably on the big screen of a cinema.
Luxurious protagonists
All ingredients Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt They work in their favor and complement each other wonderfully. But if the film is a triumph, it is because of its three leads. Tom Hardy He devours the screen, taking up a prominent place in the plot. The role of the leader of the group suits him perfectly and gives a new demonstration of what it means to be an actor. He conveys extraordinary empathy and in the next scene suddenly instills the most terrible fear that can be felt.
On your side, Austin Butler He doesn’t go small either. The actor takes on the archetypal role of the young rebel without a cause, lonely and melancholy, true to himself. It’s impossible not to succumb to the aura he exudes. He is one of the biggest stars of this new generation of performers and Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt It is not inferior to his best works. And finally, there is Jodie Comer. His role is scandalous not only because of the personality he manages to give the character, but also because he does it in a story entirely devoted to men. And rude men, too. For years, she was one of the best actresses on the planet.
Cyclists. The Law of Asphalt So, it is a very honest and accurate portrait of motorcycle gangs from half a century ago. A great film in its own way, humanistic and far from myths, both positive and negative. A very interesting exercise in cinema that delivers what it promises and brings the actors to a state of grace. A major work that is worth seeing in cinemas and, when the lights go out, becoming part of the Vandals.
Source: Hiper Textual
