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1969, Rated R, 95 minutes Directed by Dennis Hopper, written by Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Terry Souther, produced by Peter Fonda, cinematography by Laszlo Kovacs
With: Peter Fonda (Wyatt), Dennis Hopper (Billy), Jack Nicholson (George Hanson)
Easy Rider is on many must see movies lists; #84 on the AFI Top 100 movies list. Even though the film is over 40 years old, it still garners praise as a must see movie. Many have seen pictures of the two main characters riding their motorcycles to Steppenwolf’s “Born to be Wild.” It has become an iconic image to numerous generations. After finally sitting down to watch the film myself, I say with certainty that the film lives up to its hype.
Easy Rider is a beautifully done minimalist movie with a sweeping social commentary on the cultures of the 60s. More than a countercultural film, it is a commentary on American society. It stands up against the test of time and continues to address relevant issues in today’s culture.
