Walter Hill's updated (1984); highly stylized take on biker movies still looks like a determinedly eccentric project that happens to work at times; but not at others. Michael Par? plays a biker who agrees to rescue his ex-girlfriend (a rocker played by Diane Lane) from kidnappers (led by Willem Dafoe). The ensuing battle against a nocturnal background of industrial blight; chrome; and loud music is like some fever dream of a Springsteen fan who listened to the song "Born to Run" far too often. The audacity of the film carries it a long way even after it becomes clear that Hill's experiment is crumbling under its own weight. Dafoe; who looked even spookier back then than he does now; is memorable; as are Amy Madigan and Rick Moranis. Music is by Ry Cooder; with an appearance by the Blasters. The DVD release has a widescreen presentation; optional French soundtrack; optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh