![]() ![]() Point Break is a 1991 action heist 100 percent pure adrenaline rush movie. To me one of the best action movies of the 90's. I thought it noble for Johnny to let Bodhi go out on his own terms at the finale during the much anticipated 'fifty year storm', an ending that would appeal to the most hard core action fans, even if you had to picture it in your own imagination. My ears perked up when I heard Johnny mention his surveillance of Bodhi by stating that he saw him go into Patrick's Roadhouse, a neat reference to Swayze's 1978 picture of the same name. Gary Busey had the distinct pleasure of appearing not only in this surfer flick, but 1978's "Big Wednesday" as well, though he limits his venture in this one to strictly land based activities. Outside of a James Bond film, you probably won't find anything quite that crazy. Highlights of the picture include the memorable foot chase by Johnny attempting to run down Bodhi (Swayze) in the Reagan mask, and that pair of insane free fall jumps, one of them sans parachute by the intrepid agent Utah. Surfing fans and adrenaline junkies will get a huge charge out of this film, with Patrick Swayze's character challenging his band of 'Ex-Presidents' and FBI agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) into performing more and more dangerous stunts, for that rush one gets by living in the moment. Go watch Brokeback Mountain (2005) and shut up. Every decision Keanu made with Bodhi's life was out of friendship and respect. I hate it when people always try to over analyze every male relationship looking for gay subtext. It has all the slow-mo, intense gunpoint scenes, bloody squibs, and fist fights you could ask for. Definitely watch this 90s action classic. You know those movie moments where it's totally unrealistic, but it's just awesome and you just smile while watching, regardless of how unbelievable it is? I experienced such a moment during the second skydiving scene. The final fight was intense and brutal, and very memorable. The bank shootout and runway shootout were cool, and the plane scene was legit. The car and foot chase scene that everyone talks about is stupidly entertaining and well-shot. The beach fight was cool, with Reeves and Swayze showing off their moves, and the house raid was also well-done. Point Break is also chock-full of great action sequences. Gary Busey is here too, lending some class and craziness as usual. He's cool in the beginning, but you just totally hate him by the end, which is the hallmark of a good villain. Patrick Swayze is excellent as the villain, and it may be his finest performance. He's weirdly perfect as Johnny Utah (the coolest character name ever next to John McClane and Axel Foley), and gives his all in the role. The only actor to ever give poor performances well, Reeves has made a living off of his visible lack of enthusiasm in his roles for years, and it's somehow charming and endearing. Keanu Reeves is at the top of his stoic, emotionless game. I mean, Utah uses his real name undercover (because why not?), falls in love with a girl (predictably), barely hides his profession as an FBI agent, and at one point, he and the main villain know the other's true identity but still act like best buds for no reason. You throw realism out the window upon seeing the plot summary. It's about an FBI agent named Johnny Utah trying to catch surfer bank robbers. It jams surfing, action, love, and crime into one awesome-looking package, and presents it excitedly. It doesn't operate on any levels of reality, unashamedly, and wears its "movie" status proudly, deciding instead to tell a intricate tale, which is loads of fun. You know those movies where there's not one realistic thing about them, but it only adds to the charm and fun of it? Where the insanity and occasional inane script choices make it that much more entertaining? Point Break is such a film. ![]() This film deserves to be remembered as one of the better actioners of the nineties, not up there with Die Hard 2/3 or Speed, but better than 90% of the action junk made nowadays. The way the story resolves itself and the ultimate resolutions is excellent, by the standards of most Hollywood action films. The plot is multi-layered and has an original relationship between the hero and the villain. Peter Illif, is also very good and the best thing about the film. The two sky-diving scenes are brilliant as is the foot chase through the streets (and houses) of the city. Her handling of the action and suspense scenes is exciting and riveting. The direction by Kathryn Bigelow is nothing short of excellent. The film's two main assets are unexpected ones, in the form of the direction and the script. It is a film that if you mention it in conversation, everyone else around is bound to say how much they enjoyed it. Point Break is one of those films that everybody loves, but that nobody actually talks about all that often.
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