A mythic motorcycle tale of father and son", this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as "the King of Cali", the president of a motorcycle club whose members are all African-American men, mostly white-collar workers who exchange their suits and ties at night and on weekends for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets.
Guy flicks can be just as galling as the chick variety.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb 2003
rotten:
After Dancing in September, his droll examination of race and representation in Hollywood, Bythewood now hawks contrived escapism in lieu of provoking thought.
– Ernest Hardy,
L.A. Weekly,
6 Feb 2003
fresh:
Not without moments of excitement, romance and rubber-burning redemption.
– David Hunter,
Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb 2003
rotten:
When the filmmakers aren't busy accommodating cameo models and comedians, they seem to be dozing off at the handlebars.