A superb action thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), Point Break sees Keanu Reeves play an FBI agent sent undercover to infiltrate a gang of expert bank robbers calling themselves the 'Ex-Presidents', the only clue to their identity being the fact that they are all master surfers. Bigelow explores macho male relationships, loyalty and betrayal whilst delivering a series of adrenaline-fuelled action sequences. An exhilarating, steadicam rollercoaster ride of a film.
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JohnnyUtah
15 Feb 165#6
Remake looks ****. Gone too heavy on the extreme sports stunts and forgot the character development.
The original is in a different class ... but then I would say that. :wink:
searchersearcher
16 Feb 164#10
Heat added, GREAT film never gets old.... Will give the remake a miss completely!
Agreed with the above, no need to remake such a classic film, love this one to bits. Wont be watching the remake, same as I wont be bothering with total recall or robocop remakes. Pointless really
Useless trivia no 154
Did you know fast and the furious was a remake/reinterpretation of this film
PurplePerson to TN567
19 Feb 16#17
I've always described the Fast and the Furious as 'Point Break with cars'. It's pretty much the same movie, but with worse acting. Sorry Paul.
DennisG
16 Feb 16#15
cheers. Luckily enough, my local 'store' has the bluray version and it was delivered in the time it took to type this comment!
I have to admit to never having seen Point Break, Zero Dark Thirty or Hurt Locker but I know one day I probably will and I will like them
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A superb action thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), Point Break sees Keanu Reeves play an FBI agent sent undercover to infiltrate a gang of expert bank robbers calling themselves the 'Ex-Presidents', the only clue to their identity being the fact that they are all master surfers. Bigelow explores macho male relationships, loyalty and betrayal whilst delivering a series of adrenaline-fuelled action sequences. An exhilarating, steadicam rollercoaster ride of a film.
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The original is in a different class ... but then I would say that. :wink:
For all you point break fans check this link:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/62432/16-totally-awesome-facts-about-point-break
i'm dreading the remake. i don't know why they bother
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The original is in a different class ... but then I would say that. :wink:
i'm dreading the remake. i don't know why they bother
For all you point break fans check this link:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/62432/16-totally-awesome-facts-about-point-break
Useless trivia no 154
Did you know fast and the furious was a remake/reinterpretation of this film
I have to admit to never having seen Point Break, Zero Dark Thirty or Hurt Locker but I know one day I probably will and I will like them