American Dresser (2018) User Reviews

If you're a biker you'll get more out of it.

[m-m-mcadam · 5/10 · 11 February 2021]

There is a lot you could like in this movie if it had been made by a better director and had a stronger plot. The acting is fine, Berenger and David are good but are strung up by a movie that just doesn't know where it is going. It strives for drama but is not strong enough in its plotting to develop the drama or the plot strands and throws in events that just don't make sense. The direction is week and as the director is also one of the key leads, it comes across as too much of a vanity project. There are some positives: the two leads are strong and it's a pleasure to watch them. Also, the bikes are great and if you are a biker (as I am) then you'll probably enjoy the film cause you'll understand the thrill of a long bike tour. So if you are then this is not a bad way to while away 90 mins. However, if you're not, then this film will leave you frustrated because there is a lot here that could have been so much better.

Strong six

[mailmilanseo · 6/10 · 10 October 2023]

Despite its low budget, this is a beautiful movie. I've read some of the comments, and I think they are unfair. This is not a "Sons of Anarchy" type of movie. If anyone is expecting something like gangsta b******, then they shouldn't even watch it. This is a drama about family, friendship, true love, life decisions, and of course love for motorcycles. Generally, a true refreshment compared to the sea of films made according to the same template. My rating is a strong 6, and that's only because of the low budget, but on the other hand, that gives it some charm and makes it simple and beautiful.

Terrible.

[TheLeftStuff · 3/10 · 25 September 2018]

I was looking forward to this film, and I was very disappointed. Not one interaction between the characters was realistic. Every woman was infatuated with any one of them. I don't know any guy who scores every time. His daughter was angry as he left, but thrilled when he returns with no explanation. Cops are super villains to the point of being absurd. Main character lost his wife weeks again and has the hots for some woman he meets on the road and accepts a date with her. Group of super hot chicks on bikes come upon the scene. Yeah, that happens everyday. Silly bar fight scene. Main character meets a son he never met and right after they are both in tears. Then they both cry and Tom (the lead character) says, "I need a hug!" Really? I almost laughed. The acting was actually good, but the script they had to work with was ridiculous.

I ride an Indian and I still think this movie sucked.

[mkratz-84816 · 2/10 · 21 January 2019]

I really looked forward to seeing this movie. I ride and I was hoping for a good biker movie as there aren't too many, but this was a horrendous film. Poor acting, awful writing, rediculous situations, the only good parts were the cut scenes when they were riding down the road. Nice scenery, beautiful bikes and no dialogue, if only the whole move was just bikes riding down the road, passing amazing scenery, this movie would have been a whole lot better.

Loved it!

[desireefitzgerald · 21 September 2018]

The beginning of a career well deserved. Looking forward to more movies produced by Carmine Cangialosi.

more of the same

[psckam · 2/10 · 29 November 2018]

Another cliche' ridden, bandwagon riding, loss of time. It started out with some potential but very soon fell into the same old same silly lack of imagination. I admit there were a few good cinematic shots and I did chuckle TWICE. I imagine writing this took all of a couple hours. I'm glad I didn't pay to see this. Don't waste your time.

Wonderful journey of friendship, love and happiness

[dudenerd · 7/10 · 6 August 2023]

I did not expect this movie to be that good considering the fact about guys on bikes. But I've always enjoyed Tom Berenger's performance from the sniper series so I jumped right in for the ride. Let me tell you I was really amazed by how amazing the story was also the fact that the journey featured some of the most beautiful places. Meeting new people have a little chat makes it all the more memorable. Such a heartwarming performance by the cast and the character build up, growing bond between them and the various places they travel through was just fun and satisfying to watch. I highly recommend this film to anyone who wishes to enjoy the carefree life with no complicated plots but a mesmerizing story with a peaceful ending.

NOT SO "WILD HOGS"

[mmthos · 5/10 · 7 August 2021]

Upon his wife's (a beautifully preserved Gina Gershon) untimely death, a widower (a craggy Tom Berenger) sets out on his hog to look for America, from California to the New York island in reverse, and his 25 year old son by a former mistress, accompanied by his best chum and former comrade in arms in 'Nam, (David Keith). En route they speak and find every cliche' such a premise could possibly offer. Poorly written, directed, and self-starring, as the lone wolf tagalong biker stud, natch, novice Carmine Cangialosi. Veterans Berenger and Keith do manage to pull off some decent interaction as life-long intimates, but Keith's classical diction while spouting his hot-headed character's strained outrage sounds ridiculous coming from the ex army petty officer and inveterate down-n-dirty hog rider he's supposed to be, and Berenger also does some phony bits I can't believe he'd have done if he'd not been (mis)directed to. Somewhere in the middle Bruce Dern makes a brief appearance as a down-and-out former cycling badass.

Yes, of course, they do ride through Monument Valley. And, from what I gather as a layman, only from the song over the credits, a "dresser" is apparently cyclist lingo for motorcycle.

A wonderful slice of successful Americans.

[ru486 · 7/10 · 19 May 2019]

Didn't know what I was getting into, so the aerial views of our East coast was a beautiful surprise. The colors popped off our screen.

The film's setup can be a bit confusing but it's simple enough. The whole film is more a slide show of America and our people, than a mystery.

Personally I don't subscribe to Harley mania but I am very familiar with this vein of our country of peoples.

The movie is not sad but more beautiful than anything. What a great accomplishment for the actor, writer, and director who are all the same guy. Gina is perfect, and Tom gives it his best (though I don't think he actually rides, lol).

The California/Santa Monica bit was as accurate as my life. The beauty that comes from success at being Americans with careers and healthcare.

It's a nice, easy and visually appealing film for a Saturday night. The American Dream realized and reaffirmed on film.

Sad script for a good idea

[pjsailor · 1/10 · 14 April 2023]

I had high hopes for this movie. Unfortunately though, as it plodded along, it got dumber and dumber until it got to the point of being unwatchable. Everything is a secret, the third wheel, the primary reason for the movie. So you left to guess. That's fine as long as things develop as you go. But they don't. The improbable moments keep happening but on a larger scale as they become for ugly until you get to the point where you just don't care anymore. You don't care about the characters, the situations are so unbelievably dumb as to almost be comical, that if I was in the theater watching this, I'd start looking for an exit.

Good movie - Carmine Cangialosi is going places

[mike-hicks-36579 · 8/10 · 24 September 2018]

This was a good film - a feel good film that lightly addresses issues related to family, friendship, aging, and social issues. For a $3 million film, it is a winner. I expect we're going to see much more of Cangialosi as his films continue to improve and he gets the resources to put some more money in his projects. His directing is very good in this film, and his ability to engage Tom Berenger, Keith David and Bruce Dern shows that some experienced actors have faith in his ability to produce and direct a good flick.

From a Chopper Rider POV

[rodarena · 7/10 · 28 December 2018]

A light movie that captures the pleasure of being a free rider. The main plot could avoided some cliches but at the end still a good entertainment. Recommend for riders

Great biker movie!

[jefftink · 9/10 · 20 May 2020]

I know of Tom Berenger Not so much the other actors. Thhey pulled it off. Good movie for bikers!

Really Meaningful

[TaxDayBaby58 · 8/10 · 13 August 2023]

I found this movie east to watch since cinematography was beautiful. It has a very good storyline with excellent acting. Ignore the low ratings as those individuals are most like used to seeing action movies etc. This beautiful movie does move a bit slow at times, but I'm doing so - let's you to get to know the characters.

If you've got a best friend, then you can relate to this movie. The two nail characters are together through thick n thin. There is a high level of caring displayed in the storyline and the actors seem to fit their roles perfectly.

I highly recommend watching this movie...

Excellent buddy movie ! I totally loved it, now I want to ride my Indian chief Springfield across the beautiful USA. I have watched it a few times now.

[markabillingsley · 9/10 · 13 March 2023]

Fantastic, just love this movie, the friendship and motorbike cruising across the states. It is a slow burn, just hang in there, you'll be hooked.the character all developed and contributed to emotional journey this film draws you into. I have recommended this movie to my of my friends and family, all have very much enjoyed and we're thankful that they had seen it. I also was very surprised to find out that one of the characters was actually the director. The way the characters all had issues and by staying together, they were able to enhance their lives. I must come back to my second home ( I'm an Australian who loves coming to America & very much enjoy the magnificent countryside and the wonderful hospitality that so many Americans have afforded myself and the many other Australians I have brought along with us on our many adventures across this beautiful country)

Mt.Rushmore

[shipper50 · 8/10 · 8 May 2022]

I went on a national parks tour 3 year's ago and saw a lot of what was in the movie in person. It was a scenic movie. Tom and Keith looked like real life buddies.