Very best movie i ever watch

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

I saw this movie when I was around 12 years old in Tokyo. I went to the theater by myself fully aware of its adult theme. Back then there were no rating system for the movies. It was either a full on porn or a regular movie. This was classified as a regular movie. The movie's title was in Japanese and was called "Into his chest once more" or "Ano mune ni mouichido".I understood the actresses' name was Marianne Faithful. The last name Faithful caught my attention. I knew another Faithful from a song I liked called "As tears go by". Later I made the connection that they were one and the same person. I only heard the song on a radio, so I didn't know what she looked like. Those were the days before music videos.This was also the first movie I've seen of Alain Delon. He was different from my idea of a heart throb. I've seen better looking men like Van Williams from the Green Hornet, and Troy Donahue in Surfside 6. When I saw the movie, I thought Marianne Faithful was pretty, but not gorgeous like many of the American actresses. My ideal at the time was Jane Fonda. So you can tell that my preference were more towards American actors. She was my first exposure to European actor (or from that area more or less).The movie was my first exposure to Harley Davidson. The bike was a monster. But I didn't make the connection that the police bikes in American movies were all Harleys. I was still a kid back then. I thought the helmet she wore was weird.I understood that the movie's theme was about a woman that had a husband who lacked masculinity, and she found sexual attraction in Daniel (Alain Delon). He had the same feelings for her. So she rides her bike to go and see him.The movie was beyond me at the time. I felt that I finally bit off more than I can chew. I thought the ending was crap, and the movie was meaningless. I didn't understand what the point of the movie was. It wasn't such a good movie for me. Back then my taste was very American. This movie didn't have the glamor that I liked.Now 44 years later how do I feel ? I'm glad to say that whatever I thought wasn't so cool about the movie back then still holds, and the things that I thought were superb about the movie still holds. So even through all the experience, and education I had over the years, my eyes were correct when I was 12 years old. It's the only movie that features Marianne Faithful, and that's significant. I felt that Marianne Faithful herself was uncomfortable with her own beauty and sex symbol status. She became herself when she gained weight, and more comfortable about herself as well. When I see this movie now, I can see what a good looking lady she was. It's an important film in some way. It was important to me back then, and I'm glad that it's still a cool movie not by its story, but in an artsy way. I'm also glad that I saw it in all its glory at the age that I saw it at. I did the perfect thing.I'm really glad that I went to see this movie in my formative years. You know, you should ignore what the adults say about what you shouldn't do, and follow your heart. Your heart instinctively know what's important for you.It's a daringly cool one of a kind movie, and I'm rather proud that I had enough wit to understand its value at the age of 12.

The great Jack Cardiff was an exceptional cinematographer before his career as a director. "The Girl on a Motorcycle", which came out in 1968, was an attempt to work on a genre that was popular at the time. After all, everything back then was psychedelic and mod. The film is based on a French novel that probably was better than the adaptation by the director and Ronald Duncan.Starting with the opening credits, we are taken along for a ride through some of the most scenic areas of France, Germany and Switzerland. At the center of the story is Rebecca, a luscious young woman trapped into a loveless marriage. Her recollection of the great love affair she had with Daniel, is the excuse for the road trip. In flashbacks we are told the missing details of Rebecca and Daniel's romance and torrid encounters. Unfortunately, there is little substance to the story because the road trip is more interesting than the sum of its parts.It has been noted that Alain Delon was given top billing in the film, when the real star is Marianne Faithful, a singer with an attractive face and gorgeous body. Ms. Faithful's Rebecca comes across as a woman who has no clue as to what to do with her life. The Daniel of Alain Delon is not one of his best creations because the director makes him an interesting figure, which in reality, he is not. Marius Goring has nothing to do as the father of Rebecca.

I agree that this movie is under-lit in places - especially the indoor scenes. But it is typical of the era and shows some wonderful scenery. Strongly recommended if you're into big bikes and pretty girls. Marianne Faithful is stunning (those cute freckles) and you always know that she is totally naked beneath her leather cat suit. Meanwhile the reverie scenes are typical of what I understand people experience when under the influence of LSD - a popular recreational drug at the time. Imagine a PINK FLOYD album cover and you'll get the idea. In summary I would say that GIRL ON A MOTORCYCLE is an icon of late sixties pop culture. Thus it is worth viewing, not only for those interested in the period, but also for those (like I) who lived through it. Indeed - I recall wanting to see this movie when it was first released. But I was too young (12). The original UK rating was X.

I can't get enough psychedelic silliness, and the DVD revolution has given new life to several 60s/70s gems. First 'Ciao Manhattan' with commentary, now 'Girl On A Motorcycle', also with commentary (by veteran cinematographer Jack Cardiff, who directed). Most people who have seen this movie don't seem to rate it very highly, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Marianne Faithfull looks absolutely beautiful, and watching her race across Europe in a leather jumpsuit is my idea of a good time! Faithfull's acting talent is difficult to gauge. She spends so much time "emoting" over the endless voice overs that her expressions sometimes border on the absurd. There are quite a few unintentional laughs just looking at her face, and there are some naff lines in the script that will provoke smirks. That added to the impressive photography, a couple of solarized freak outs, some swingin' soundtrack music, and super cool Alain Delon ('Le Samourai') makes this lots of psychedelic fun! It would make a great double bill with Roger Corman's exploitation classic 'The Trip'.