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Biker Boyz

By Nell Minow, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Think MTV does biker movie with great cast.

Movie PG-13 2003 111 minutes
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It's mainly a bunch of music video-style motorcycle races punctuated with brief interludes that are more dramatic place-holders than story. But a top-notch cast, some flashy camera work, and attitude to spare make BIKER BOYZ highly watchable. It offers a look at a vibrant sub-culture -- a fully-functioning society based on honor, dreams, loyalty, flair, and, of course, a huge helping of extravagantly macho contests. One of the movie's strengths is the way that this sub-culture has its own dignity and honor; it is clear that cheating, hustling, and disloyalty are not allowed and that any challenger is welcome.

The plot tries to be epic and primal, but it is just derivative and creaky. What works, though are performances by very arresting actors. Fishburne, Jones, Luke, and Vanessa Bell Calloway as Jaleel's mother give a lot of snap to the lukewarm dialogue. In small roles, Djimon Hounsou, Lorenz Tate, Rick Gonzalez, and Meagan Good are vibrant and distinctive.

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