"The Loveless" has apparently built somewhat of a cult since it was first released more than thirty years ago. To a degree, I can sort of understand that. There are some positive things to be found here. Though a low budget movie, the movie looks good, from the convincing period detail to the photography. The acting is also well done; you can really believe these brooding characters. And the atmosphere is appropriate for a movie about hard core bikers.
Unfortunately, despite positive things like what I've listed, the movie didn't work for me. In fact, I think that most viewers will be dissatisfied as well. There is a big problem, and that problem is that there is virtually no plot. The movie is just one scene after another where little to nothing (usually nothing) of consequence happening. I admit I came close to hitting the eject button on my DVD player several times because I was quite frankly bored. In the end, I can only recommend the movie to hard core fans of anyone in front of or behind the camera.
Unfortunately, despite positive things like what I've listed, the movie didn't work for me. In fact, I think that most viewers will be dissatisfied as well. There is a big problem, and that problem is that there is virtually no plot. The movie is just one scene after another where little to nothing (usually nothing) of consequence happening. I admit I came close to hitting the eject button on my DVD player several times because I was quite frankly bored. In the end, I can only recommend the movie to hard core fans of anyone in front of or behind the camera.