Hell Ride [Blu-ray] | ![Hell Ride [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61GBaHPjtTL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Larry Bishop
Actors: Larry Bishop, Dennis Hopper, Michael Madsen, Eric Balfour, Vinnie Jones
Studio: Weinstein Company
Category: DVD
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 17342
Format: Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 84 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: WEIBR81605
UPC: 796019816052
EAN: 0796019816052
ASIN: B001CDLAS0
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: October 28, 2008
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Actor Larry Bishop, who made his name in the '60s as the star of biker pictures like The Savage Seven, revives the genre with Hell Ride, a rough and raunchy action-drama produced by indie director and cult film aficionado Quentin Tarantino. Bishop, who wrote, produced and directed the film, is also top-billed as Pistolero, chief of the outlaw Victors, who cruise the sunbaked Southwest to avenge a fallen mama. Their target is Billy Wings (Vinnie Jones), head man for the Six-Six-Sixes, and Michael Madsen, David Carradine and Dennis Hopper (himself no stranger to biker flicks) are along to make sure that the job is completed. As pure exploitation, Hell Ride delivers the goods: the cast overacts with relish, and the on-screen excitement is divided equally between chopper action, fistfights and shootouts and plentiful female nudity, all set to a soundtrack of new and vintage fuzztone rock. However, those expecting the complexity and sheer cheek of Tarantino's own features may find the picture a little too retro-minded for their own tastes, and Bishop's pulpy dialogue is more overcooked than Tarantino at his most self-indulgent. Still, those craving old-school cycle movie satisfaction are likely to find that action with Hell Ride. Bishop is front and center for the DVD commentary, in which he explains in the most passionate of terms how he conceived and executed the project with Tarantino's help; featurettes on the cast (split between male and female) are brief and flashy, with "The Guys of Hell Ride" providing the most juice by focusing on the veteran actors. There's also a look at the film's custom made bikes, but the most "special" of the Special Features is Michael Madsen's video diary, which gives amusing insight into his distinctly offbeat perspective. -- Paul Gaita
Stills from Hell Ride (Click for larger image)
Product Description
Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 10/28/2008 Rating: R
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 An awful piece of crap June 4, 2009
Peter (New Zealand)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a biker so this movie looked attractive to me, action, bikes, chicks and all that... Silly me, I was fooled.
Too bad they make you give one star. This film sure doesn't deserve it. The only, and I mean only mildly entertaining features where Michael Madsen riding the bike with the ape hanger handlebars. He looked incredibly stupid and out of place, you would have thought the director made him use that bike, just to make him look like a moron. Well, success! The other thing that helped the movie were good looking chicks. Yes, they had some nice boobs on show, but you you are a sad person if you need this movie to see boobs. Finally the artwork with respect to the gang regalia was pretty cool. Now now... I have been pretty nice. Sorry, but the rest is pure and utter vomit inducing garbage of the highest caliber. The acting was crap and the script was rubbish. Ok, my advice is this, don't touch this film with a ten foot pole, unless seeing Madsen make a jackass of himself turns you on.
 Hell Ride Indeed April 18, 2009
M. Abner
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What makes the 'grindhouse' movies of old so great? We have the cheesy acting, the bad stunts and a plot that makes no sense. What makes these films so great is that the original ideas started out serious. These thoughts and actions were written down on paper for one reason only: to put this on film no matter the cost. The low budget aspect is what made these the grindhouse films of the era. They couldn't afford special effects, stunt drivers and high paid professional actors and yet they tried their best and made the films that held on to become the cult classics of today.
Hell Ride, written & directed by Larry Bishop, is completely opposite. It was an original, moderate budget, idea that wanted to do a tribute to the low budget motorcycle genre of yesterday. So how does one make such a film?
1. Great cast - There is a difference between bad acting and purposly taking the fall. In this movie you can clearly tell they are trying too hard to act awful.
2. Intriging Plot - With constant script repeats and quick clips that made absolutely no sense, Larry Biship has now earned a spot next to Uwe Boll.
3. Beautiful Women - There were more breasts than plot and action in this movie. I could've switched over to Cinemax and saved myself $13.00 if I wanted to watch soft porn.
4. Overall Perfection - Vinnie Jones, bad guy, has a total of 9 minutes in the film (they cut out 20 minutes of him to add more breasts) and Carradine has a minor roll which makes sense at first then doesn't. I'm ashamed to see Tarantino's name in this. I know he has money but at least have some pride.
In a nut shell: Bikers, spear guns, slutty bar maids and awful acting all go together in this straight to video movie that should have gone straight to the incinerator. I gave this 2 stars only for the simple fact that Hopper was actually pretty good in the movie, even though you only see him for 6 minutes. Larry, if you read this... try writting something serious next time instead of going straight for the cheese. It's worked for Quentin so I think it will work for you.
 Hell Ride April 12, 2009
Strut (Detroit, MI)
Hell Ride is just that, and not for everyone. Although I thought Director Larry Bishop did a great job of making the ultimate biker
fantasy flick. Lots of action, sleasy sex, viollence, nudity & corney cliche's. Also being an old biker star himself, Larry didn't forget
to include alot of other past stars such as Dennis Hopper, David Carridine along with some newer stars. It has some great scoots (bikes) and set in the perfect scenery. Quite the ride and I gotta
say I enjoyed it. Inspired me to finish my Panhead project and go
for a ride.
 This is not a good move, or is it? March 23, 2009
Pete Kickassis (Ingleside, IL)
No, this is not a good movie. I am a huge fan of "grindhouse" style films, which is the only reason I liked this at all. For the most part the acting is terrible, really terrible. I understand they are trying to be gritty and bad b-movie actors, to fit the movie, but when you are acting bad acting, does not work. What does work? Why 3 stars? Good action, nice violence and some T&A, which is what we all want in a movie like this. Did I enjoy this movie? Yes. Will my mother enjoy it? No. That pretty much sums it up.
QUENTIN TARANTINO, T&A, GUNS, AND BIKES - SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD TIME March 11, 2009
fmwaalex (Austin, TX USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
HELL RIDE
Quentin Tarantino once again provides us with one of the most entertaining films to come out in a long while, of course most credit should go to writer/director/producer/star Larry Bishop. I found this film to be one of the most enjoyable films I have watched in a while mainly due to the characters, T&A, and over all feel of the film. This is a throwback to the old biker flicks in which Larry Bishop was once apart of. For those wondering how Tarantino is involved just has to watch the special features or listen to the commentary, turns out this film literally came about because of him. Larry got a call one day from a woman [who produces on this] who was standing right next to Quentin as he was speaking about Larry and his old films. Next thing you know Larry is at Quentin's house watching old movies and gets the news from Quentin that he apparently is destined to write and direct the greatest biker movie of all time.
So once he heard that he went work on the script and started filming this excellent movie with a brilliant cast. Larry himself stars in this as Pistolero the leader of a biker gang that seems to be going extinct. Larry does a great job with his character and is kind of an evil guy wrapped in a nice guy if that makes any sense at all. Along for the ride is one Michael Madsen as The Gent a smooth type of guy that is real laid back but very dangerous. This seems like a part Madsen was born to play and honestly I have not liked him this much since QT's "Reservoir Dogs", no lie. Eric Balfour is great as Comanche the young buck of the group who seems to have a bone to pick but all is not what it seems. And then there is Dennis Hopper who plays Eddie Zero the veteran of the group who apparently has died many a time and no body seems to know who he is or how he is alive. All of them along side a couple of other guys in the group do wonderful jobs in this film and seemed like they had a great time doing it.
On the opposite side of things is a rival gang that is out to kill every one headed by the great David Carradine as The Deuce. As one would expect he is great in the film but he meets a rather bad ending, but he has a crazy young guy out on the loose named Billy Wings played by Vinnie Jones. He is crazy in this movie and really a nasty guy, I loved his character. Every one in this film do a magnificent job especially all the women in the film, rally wonderful performances. Plus it does not hurt that they all look amazing and one in particular gets you all heated up with out taking any clothes off, what a good time.
The film follows a group of bikers trying to survive a little war with another group who keeps blowing every one away. Along the way we learn of a young Indian woman that had a child that literally is the key to what every one is looking for. That is literally the over all summary of the film, but trust me this movie is very entertaining. I had a great time watching this movie with my brother and girl back when this was first released. I have no doubts you will as well.
As for those who want cool bikes, T&A, and lots of guns this is the movie for you no doubt about it. All of those things listed above are all over this movie as well as some wonderful shots and locations out in the desert. Add in some really wonderful scenes and some fascinating characters and you have one fun movie. I recommend this to all out there looking for a good time, buy it don't rent it. The film was wonderfully shot and looks much like a Tarantino film and features characters you would find in his films as well. If you are a fan of biker flicks, QT's films, or just a film buff you will enjoy this.
There are some wonderful behind the scenes features on this excellent disc and it comes with one of the most informative commentaries ever.
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