- Directors: Kathryn Bigelow
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005X6XNXM
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POINT BREAK is a high-velocity thrill ride in which clean-cut FBI agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) goes head to head with surfer renegade Bodhi (Patrick Swayze). Rookie Utah is assigned to go undercover to investigate a string of 28 bank robberies by a gang called the Ex-Presidents. With very little to go on--the Ex-Presidents are adept at their trade, deal only in cash, and never leave behind clues--Utah's only lead comes from his partner Pappas (Gary Busey). Pappas believes that the Ex-Presidents are a surfer gang, lead by charismatic adrenaline junkie Bodhi. Posing as a surfer himself, Utah slowly becomes a member of Bodhi's gang, enticed by his energy and craziness. As Utah's investigation goes deeper, with dazzling extreme sports hijinks that involve night surfing, sky diving, and well-executed bank robberies that serve as the glue between his world and Bodhi's, Utah must ultimately choose between duty and friendship. Director Kathryn Bigelow presents a well-sculpted masterpiece with this action-lover's dream, adding another gem to an already glowing filmography (K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER, WILD PALMS, and THE WEIGHT OF WATER).
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This really is one of the best films out there, with no exaggeration!
Not just aimed at Surfy Dudes(!) the film manages to keep the excitement set at a maximum pace without compromising the level of characterisation. Too often adrenaline filled movies offer a lazily written plotline, are full of cliches and two dimensional characters which tends to make a lot of viewers feel that the film is somehow incomplete. Point Break stands out from many others as it manages to successfully combine thrilling action sequences which are balanced out with in-depth thought and feeling behind the drama. Both Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze are well chosen for their roles and their characters are portrayed with passion and conviction.
The atmosphere is electric, particularly throughout the Sky Diving, Bank Robbery and Surfing scenes. Point Break is a film which would appeal to women as much as men particlularly as it includes an intelligently portrayed love interest storyline, which the viewer can see has not just been thrown in to appeal to the masses, because it makes an important contribution to the main plot.
Point Break is neither excessively violent nor does it limit its appeal to one group of viewers. Sharp direction from Bigelow ensures that the flowing narrative consistantly maintains the breathless pace without any lapses in quality. This really is one film that all movie enthusiasts must have in their collection!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
"Everything moves in cycles, so twice a century the ocean let's us know just how small we really are'
16 Aug 2006
By sean paul mccann
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Point break is a film that started the extreme sports movie in a way,but seldom has a film so effortlessy blended action and sport so well.The films plot isnt mindblowing in that a gang of surfers dress up as the ex presidents rob banks to fund skydiving and their surfing trips and keanu reeves is an undercover fbi agent sent in to infiltrate the gang led by the brilliant patrick swayze who is at his coolest here as the gang member who is good at explaining how we should stand up against the system we live in as it kills the human spirit.This is one film where the bad guys are certainly cooler than the good guys.
The film contains some great stunts and action scenes that just ooze class,granted keanu reeves acting ability is tested here and for the most part he looks lost,but the films thrives on its ability to look good,visually it is superior to most movies so all in all this is a movie that wont cause you to blush if your friends look through your dvd collection.
The film contains some great stunts and action scenes that just ooze class,granted keanu reeves acting ability is tested here and for the most part he looks lost,but the films thrives on its ability to look good,visually it is superior to most movies so all in all this is a movie that wont cause you to blush if your friends look through your dvd collection.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is amazing, right from the very start when you the opening title music you know its going to be something special. I have watched this film more times than I care to remember, it truely is superb. It may have some 'well-used' plots but all of this is woven into a masterpeice of a film thats worth going in anyones collection, especially if your under 25, and into an alternative life style, you know who you are you adrenalin junkies!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming and Nostalgic
We watched Point Break again after 20 years (is it really?!) since seeing it first time around. The things I thought I remembered (the robberies, the ending, the clever but... Read more
Published 15 days ago by N. Baseley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product,
Great product, it is perfect and is well priced, I would recommendpurchasing this product to anyone who was looking to but this.
Published 19 days ago by zeep2k
5.0 out of 5 stars
A DVD library staple
A favorite film now I can watch when ever I want to. An exciting and compelling film to enjoy when the tv has nothing to offer
Published 21 days ago by Mazza
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for fans of old school movies
I loved this movie when I first saw it (obviously ages ago). It was interesting to watch it again after such a long time and see how I will react to it now. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Margaret
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Published 1 month ago by anthony John Golding
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly good
Pleasantly surprised by this movie. Not being into extreme sports, and no fan at all of testorone jocks, I didn't have the highest expectations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jan Patrik Sahlstrøm
5.0 out of 5 stars
How we miss Patrick...
Made me a bit sad watching this film as Patrick is no longer with us - and he was never better than in this role. Still a great film that has aged well.
Published 1 month ago by Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best action movies of the 90's !
Many reviews have been made about "Point Break" so I'll just say that this is one of the best action movies of the 1990's. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sergio Branco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great action
One of my favourite films, so was eager ot add it to my collection ounce I found it at a good price on Amazon. This is a movie I can watch over and over. Read more
Published 3 months ago by spencear
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good supply
Items arrived before their scheduled time and were well packaged. Did what they said on the tin!! Good service overall
Published 3 months ago by Drew
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