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Sheathing itself in bad taste, this film flaunts its tackiness, its machismo, and its very stupidity, which of course makes for a lot of dopey fun. Harley Davidson (Mickey Rourke) returns to his roots, the LA of 1996 (the film was set in the near future, as it was made in 1991). Burbank has become an airport, a new drug called Crystal Dream is all the rage and Harley's favourite bar is being torn down. To save it, he and the Marlboro Man (Don Johnson, at his most engaging) concoct an armed robbery that goes awry. Instead of cash, they end up with a shipment of Crystal Dream. Hunted by a drug dealer's goons, the two bark, fight, drink and squint at each other as they try to get themselves out of their mess. This is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid for the monster-truck crowd, with plenty of breasts, choppers, broken pool cues and empty bottles. It's impossible to blame this film for being so emphatically trashy; its creators would consider that a compliment, anyway. --Keith Simanton, Amazon.com
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am no film critic but i enjoy my films and i have waited for 12 years for this to come out on dvd.
Don't get me wrong this is not a masterpiece of cinematography but on many a night when there has been nothing on tele to watch i have cracked open a tinny and put this film on.
This will probably not appeal to a majority of people but if you give it a go you may be pleasantly surprised,it has quite a good cast (don johnson aside!!)including the gorgeous tia carrera and the opening scenes are played to bon jovi's Wanted dead or alive!!
The storyline is easy going and you dont need to be a rocket scientist to follow it so it can even be watched with girlfriends without being interrupted every 5 minutes with annoying plot questions(so they can get the beers in and not miss much of the plot-quality!!)!!There is plenty of action and it is a good buddy buddy,friends forever,fight in what you believe in film.
All in all get the fridge full of beers,order in pizza and invite your mates round for a night in watching this quality feel good movie.
Don't get me wrong this is not a masterpiece of cinematography but on many a night when there has been nothing on tele to watch i have cracked open a tinny and put this film on.
This will probably not appeal to a majority of people but if you give it a go you may be pleasantly surprised,it has quite a good cast (don johnson aside!!)including the gorgeous tia carrera and the opening scenes are played to bon jovi's Wanted dead or alive!!
The storyline is easy going and you dont need to be a rocket scientist to follow it so it can even be watched with girlfriends without being interrupted every 5 minutes with annoying plot questions(so they can get the beers in and not miss much of the plot-quality!!)!!There is plenty of action and it is a good buddy buddy,friends forever,fight in what you believe in film.
All in all get the fridge full of beers,order in pizza and invite your mates round for a night in watching this quality feel good movie.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Set in the then-future of 1996, drifter Harley Davidson (played by Mickey Rourke) is in a motel in Texas when he hears about a dangerous new street drug named "Crystal Dream" on the radio. The significance of this street drug does not arise again until later in the film. Harley then decides to visit his erstwhile companion, a cowboy nicknamed The Marlboro Man (played by Don Johnson) and they plan a bank robbery to help save their friend's bar from being torn down and replaced with a skyscraper. However, after they rob a bank's armoured car, they discover the cargo they stole is in fact the designer drug "Crystal Dream", not money. The bank's president (who is involved in the shipment of the drugs) demands the return of the drugs. And a series of increasingly deadly encounters ensue as heavily armed hitmen (led by Daniel Baldwin) hunt for Harley and Marlboro. The characters in the film are named after famous American brands such as: Harley Davidson, Marlboro (cigarette), Virginia Slim (cigarette) - as well as Jack Daniel's & Old Grand-Dad, both whiskies. The character Jimmy was named after Jimi Hendrix, who he looks like.
This is a typical American action/road movie which features it's fair-share of sleazy bars, hoodlums, action heroes, corrupt officials and hired hitmen. Having said that this movie does deliver it's dosage of action, set against the backdrop of some stunning locations such as, a rooftop shoot-out on top of a Las Vegas Hotel - as well as a final duel (reminiscent of "High Noon") which takes place in an airplane graveyard. The opening scene at the beginning of the movie being my favourite scene: expansive desert shots of Mickey Rourke riding a motorcycle. DVD content is kept to a minimum featuring only an original theatrical trailer, sound options and chapter selection (although the film is offered in the widescreen format). This comes as no surprise since the film was considered a financial failure, receiving many negative reviews at the time of it's original release back in 1991. All-in-all, a lively action film featuring guns, bikes and explosions.
This is a typical American action/road movie which features it's fair-share of sleazy bars, hoodlums, action heroes, corrupt officials and hired hitmen. Having said that this movie does deliver it's dosage of action, set against the backdrop of some stunning locations such as, a rooftop shoot-out on top of a Las Vegas Hotel - as well as a final duel (reminiscent of "High Noon") which takes place in an airplane graveyard. The opening scene at the beginning of the movie being my favourite scene: expansive desert shots of Mickey Rourke riding a motorcycle. DVD content is kept to a minimum featuring only an original theatrical trailer, sound options and chapter selection (although the film is offered in the widescreen format). This comes as no surprise since the film was considered a financial failure, receiving many negative reviews at the time of it's original release back in 1991. All-in-all, a lively action film featuring guns, bikes and explosions.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Do you like guns? How about half naked women? Rediculous action scenes? Bulletproof badguys? Basiclly, are you a guy? If so, your gonna love this movie. I hate Mickey Rourke, but he's damn good in this. And Don Johnson is funny... Buy it, rent it - just watch it, but not with any women or they'll spoil it.
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great buddy movie
just finished watching this classic and loved it, only bought it cos don johnson was in it and im a big fan of miami vice and dead bang movie, so if your a fan of don then buy this... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brian G
I threw this dvd away, no idea why Amazon recommended it to me
Just trash, mostly. Trash talk, trash action, trash cursing. It's mostly a film about two guys scratching their balls and grunting. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ceferino Lamb
harley davidson and the marlboro man
Another good bike movie. Action packed and keeps you watching it. Good for an older film and a bit better than i expected from reading about it.
Published 13 months ago by bitchonwheels
Guilty pleasure
I bought his film on a whim, hadn't seen it for about 15 years and it was just as corny as I remember.!!! The item itself was in very good condition and arrived promptly. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Iron Brick Head
Asinine Crap.
An American film made for Americans, fair enough. If however you are British and have ever ridden a motorcycle, fired a gun or read a book, then this purile, vacuous tripe will... Read more
Published 16 months ago by E. H. Evans
Xmas gift
This is for an xmas gift so have not given it yet, but it was a fast and easy transaction.
many thanks
many thanks
Published 17 months ago by Ms. A. M. Alden
Surprisingly,entertaining
I wasn't expecting much from this film but was pleasantly surprised, I have seen a lot worse. A good way to spend a couple of hours on a wet summers evening!
Published 22 months ago by A. Green
a must see
If you ride a motorcycle, a real motorcycle, then you'll love this movie. Also if you're a calm person and ... a bit cool. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lorenzo Romagnoli
A cult classic but in a good way!
I agree with everything positive said about this film, I introduced it to my 10 year old son and he loved it!! Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by James Shepherdson
Old skool
Old skool fun!! This movie is a classic one and that should cover it all. Guess only people from a particular age buy this one and to them I don't have to explain! Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by Wicked Sheila
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