Point Break

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Point Break

R

Released Jul 12, 1991

2h 2m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a federal agent, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), infiltrates the suspected gang. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They're surfers -- led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) -- who are addicted to the rush of thievery. But when Utah falls in love with a female surfer, Tyler (Lori Petty), who is close to the gang, it complicates his sense of duty.

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Critics Consensus

Absurd, over-the-top, and often wildly entertaining, Point Break is here to show you that the human spirit is still alive.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

The film tries to show that surfers can be feral and violent in their own way, defending their turf, but even this is a different kind of brutality. It is such a strange generic welding, and is part of what has made the film such an enduring cult gem.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 9, 2024

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

... A near-perfect action film directed by Kathryn Bigelow with frenzied intensity, and it never seeks to patronise its own material or its audience.

Aug 19, 2022

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Geoff Brown

Times (UK)

Keanu Reeves, boringly cocky FBI agent, goes undercover, and off the film lurches into narrative gobbledegook, surfing, and the spiritual utterances of a tanned guru (Patrick Swayze).

Aug 17, 2021

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Iain Robertson

Starburst

Ignore the extras, though and get lost in one of the best action movies of the ‘90s.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It just has an interesting start with the duel between Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, but its police plot often drags within it a series of clichés that take away the intrigue effect from its beach, robbery and surfing agenda. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Apr 6, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The skydiving sequences are spectacular, and they live up to the film’s tagline of “100% Pure Adrenaline.” The rest, however, is 100% Pure Hokum.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 26, 2023

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Ehron S

Amen Deidre P, Amen sister! 100% Adrenaline! Greatest film ever made. Thank you Kathryn! You are a Goddess!!! 1000/1000

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Diedre P

Greatest acton film of all time and space. 100/100

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Felix T

With the recent chaos of the streaming industry, I decided to watch Point Break again. After 40 years it was just as bad as I remember. The acting, screenplay and musical montages were amateur and made me cringe in sympathy for the viewer who thought they were going to get a 4 star movie. Don't believe the hype.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Todd B

Patrick, Keanu, Lori, and Gary make the movie a hit. Action and conedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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Anton H

Many action movies from the ‘90s have wildly original concepts, the very most of which is this. Incredibly riveting action and plenty of Swayze Badassery, this is a must-see even for the idly curious.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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M B

A great action movie that put the law vs bank robbers and puts personal bonds vs moral differences. This is still my favourite movie of all times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Synopsis

After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a federal agent, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), infiltrates the suspected gang. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They're surfers -- led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) -- who are addicted to the rush of thievery. But when Utah falls in love with a female surfer, Tyler (Lori Petty), who is close to the gang, it complicates his sense of duty.

Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Producer: Peter Abrams, Robert L. Levy
Screenwriter: W. Peter Iliff, Kurt Wimmer
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 12, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.5M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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