So me and my college roommate were best friends, watched roadhouse, point break, anchorman,lethal weapon, all of the best friend classics and wld quote them often. Anyway after he got married and had kids we kind of lost touch, as it happens. So it had been 4 years since I saw him and at a friend's wedding the first thing he said to me was "still surfing?" And I replied "everyday". Then we hugged.
@theramplocal that's what life's about bro. There's never time lost when you see a friend again. Lol I'm sure you'll say that at the retirement home long from now.
When Point Break came out, I was an 8yr old, living on an Army Base in Hawaii. I was surrounded by adults who were similarly if not ultimately slightly less extreme than the characters in this film... because it was real life... however the combination of surfing, football, cops and robbers of the militaristic sort was real in my life. Then seeing a movie that seemed to bein an eriely similar environment really stuck with me. That extreme death wish, that invincibility feeling, that strong mind and body attitude. In my eyes Point Break is one if the finest films ever made. No matter how much my friends and I loved T2 and even the amount of things that rang true in my life in that film as well. I gotta choose Point Break as the film I love to watch more. It was so good they ripped it off and made like 20 fast and furious films directly copying it. It made Keanu's career IMO, I did already feel comfortable with him on screen ny then because I had seen him on Bill And Ted in the theatre, I had seen Youngblood, the film that fed into Point Break with Swaye and Reeves. It set Keanu up to do Speed, which I also saw in the theater first chance I got because of this movie, it set him up for The Matrix and John Wick without a doubt. I consider something about Point Break very beautiful and cinematic with perfect action scenes and incredibly crafted in every sense, I have had a feeling that filming was heavily influenced by James Cameron, styled and finalized by Kathryn Bigelow. Wonderful movie, never gets old, I love it more than Top Gun.
That's awesome dude! That's awesome! I was around your age when the movie came out and I didn't see it toward the end of the '90s and I absolutely adore it and love it. One of my personal favorite movies of all time as well. It's just the chill laid back movie full of action. I don't really have to think too much about the film
I completely disagree completely different movies. Do they have similarity to it, yes of course but at the same time I never saw point break beyond one film and they even remade this one!!
Just sub surfing with cars and banks with semi trucks full of electronics. He even stalked his love interest the same way...his criminal gang leader buddy was her brother instead of ex-boyfrind this time but still...that and the crazy tweaker surfnazis were substituted for Johnny Tran's gang...
It's absolutely in my top 5 of all time, it's one of the only movies I ever bought on RU-vid and whenever I need a comfort film I play it. Johnny and Bodi are the kind of guys that I always wanted to be since I was a kid in 1991.
@@jimmyjarrett-ws2izHow do you think I know who DB Cooper is? I went undercover with Lee Murray and his gang too... (OMFG, GOAT film idea EVER!) Hail Sonnen!
Georgetown Brewing has a series of beers named after Point Break characters. The Bodhizafa is an outstanding hazy IPA for those inclined to drink an adult beverage.
What a movie! Such an impact on my young impressionable mind in my early/mid teens! I still think this movie stands up and on THAT on foot chase scene still gets me! So well filmed and so many amazing one liners that I still use!
Point Break was a constant in my life from high school through college. It’s hard for me to watch without all those things wrapped up in it. I love it.
Love it I think the 2 sided nature of Swayze’s performance is still underrated He is obviously magnetic as a super cool alpha male with a spiritual outlook but he is also convincing as a manipulator who backs his ability to charm people to get them to help him get what he wants. He also gives off the ruthless vibe you highlighted that underpins the Bodi character
One of my favourite lines from this film is always, “It’s not tragic to die doing what you love”. It’s super corny but hits hard. Literally could rewatch this film over and over.
This movie came out when I was 12 and I snuck in to see it with a few friends. I didn't realize that it was directed by a woman until Katheryn Bigelow was nominated for Hurt Locker. I don't know if she contributed to the story but I love the relationship between Johnny and Bhodi. Some people might see homoeroticism but like you, I saw brotherhood which makes it all the more tragic that neither of them won in the end
Those who see homo-eroticism are those who fear intimacy between those of the same sex. It's as though they can't comprehend that people are love each other and connect deeply, without it having anything to do with s e x.
I think she definitely added a level of depth to the relationships of the movie that we probably wouldn’t have seen from one of the male action directors of the era. Also I think her being a woman is why she saw the potential in Keanu Reeves when the studio wanted a more macho looking guy to play the role
She was married to James Cameron then, he definitely aided her craft IMO, without him I don't think she could have pulled this film together, at the least he probably opened a lot of doors and helped her find the crew members that always made his films incredible as well.
Definitely nothing homo in the movie, I sense that in Top Gun but, not this movie. They're a couple adrenaline junkies experiencing every thrill life has too offer, that's why roach even throws out there that it's better than sex and honestly he's right because doing life threatening things causes a physiological reaction that lasts a lot longer than an orgasm. Something like being in a gunfight against an enemy with live rounds dumps adrenaline for well over 15 minutes after only a short exchange, an orgasm might have you feeling good 5-10 minutes after the initial act. I think these are the type of dudes that would all be sitting around smoking meth or something if they weren't doing extreme sports and gun play, which is also I think why they showed the other surfer gang were doing and dealing hard drugs.
She is super hot!! I seen her and tank girl and she's super hot in that movie too She plays her part perfectly in this movie. She's just like a guy's girl tomboyish and unapologetic a******
We have to show those people out there in their metal coffins that the human Spirit still exists! This film felt epic when I first saw it, and upon rewatch, and rewatch!!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎬 Introduction to "Point Break"* - Introduces the movie "Point Break" as a classic buddy action thriller set in Los Angeles in the early '90s. - Highlights the main plot involving bank robbery, surfing, and the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist. 02:06 *🏄♂️ Characterization of Johnny Utah and Bodie* - Explores the characters of Johnny Utah and Bodie, emphasizing their motivations and character arcs. - Discusses Johnny's journey as an FBI agent going undercover and his evolving perspective on loyalty and justice. - Analyzes Bodie's philosophy of seeking freedom through extreme experiences like surfing and bank robbery. 06:26 *🔄 Character Arcs and Moral Dilemmas* - Examines the character arcs of Johnny Utah and Bodie, focusing on their moral dilemmas and conflicting motivations. - Discusses the complexity of their relationship and the blurred lines between right and wrong. - Explores how the movie portrays the consequences of choices and the overlapping nature of moral beliefs. 11:33 *🧠 Themes and Interpretations* - Delves into the themes and interpretations of "Point Break," considering its deeper meanings beyond the action thriller genre. - Analyzes scenes and dialogues to extract themes related to relationships, loyalty, and the pursuit of adrenaline. - Encourages audience engagement by inviting comments on the movie's themes and personal opinions about it. Made with HARPA AI
I saw this at Red Rock in Colorado to a full crowd who were so into it. This movie has a huge following. I personally think Keanu is the secret sauce that makes this burrito of a movie so good. His shaky acting skill (at this stage in his career) makes all his lines memorable.
Bro, I literally live in the Denver area and I'm literally 20 minutes away from Red rocks. I get your vibe and I get 100% what you're saying. Love this movie!!
@@flyguy7825 Nice, I lived in CO for 12 year and moved to the east coast a few years ago. Miss CO, what an amazing place to live! Enjoy it, flyguy! As Utah said, “Vaya con dios.”
I surfed for years, in my teens. This movie was released during that period and encapsulated that connection to the ocean. I love this movie for that realism and appreciate the amazing cast and crew to produce this gem. Katherine Bigelow is an overlooked director, and her films need to be revisited.
While I enjoyed this movie back in the 90's, I may not have appreciated it as deeply as I should have. May need to revisit. Also, Anthony from RHCP is one of the beach thugs. Should have been mentioned. Lol
He could have mentioned it...but that would be a waste of time. Wait I'm adding an "lol" here for people who might not remember his only line in the film and think I'm inslting you.
The early to mid 90’s was the Golden Era for movies. 70’s had one also,but I really miss the 90s to the point where it’s beyond nostalgia…..it’s almost painful
I have to add one more thing I loved in this movie. I loved the foot chase where Utah is chasing Bohdi. The chase was very intense though garages, back yards and even going through a house. I can’t remember any movie with a foot chase like that. That is a testament to how much action they wanted to pack into the movie and the end where Utah falls off the wall, breaks his knee and points his gun straight at Bohdi then he pauses as Bohdi escapes. It leaves you wondering if Utah got sucked too far into Bohdis world. One hell of a plot twist if you ask me.
Ah back in the day when "tubular" and "boss" were a part of our lexicon... now we live in an era where cylinders and employers are no longer the definition of "cool" :(
Probably my favorite movie! It’s about a lot of things. You can also make a comparison to the Dark Knight as well. Chaos vs. Order, US monetary policy, the spirituality of the free vs the monetary policy and Modern Masculinities relationship with fear. Swayze’s Rizz and Keanu tone of his overall career was set by Point Break. K Bigallo gets man to man relationship.
I absolutely LOVE this movie. Always have. From the moment we see Keanu in the rain at Quantico going through one of the test firing ranges, to him standing on the beach (also in the rain) deciding to let Swayze take on his final wave, there's not one dull minute. Every scene serves a purpose, every cast member brings their A-game.......I can't say enough good things about this movie. Even the brief cameo of Anthony Kiedis of TRHCP was fun to see. And yes, the remake is utter garbage. Poor Patrick Swayze is probably doing cyclones in his grave over that travesty of a movie. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ R.I.P. Patrick Swayze, there will never be another man who can dance, surf, sing, or kick ass the way you could. ❤
Most people don't know this, but Johnny Utah's middle name is Wick. Johnny really stepped up his game after his dog was killed. You might have heard about it.
Point Break is kick ass. I'm sure it would not be cool in the re-hashed sequel understanding of things but I often wonder what Johnny did after all that & where his life took him. I'd love to hear your ideas.
I saw Point Break the day it came out in theaters back in ‘91. I was a huge fan of Patrick Swayze’s at the time (still am, by the way) and was stoked when I heard this film was coming out although I knew next to nothing about the plot and didn’t even know Swayze was playing “the bad guy.” It’s one of my favorite films and I’ve seen it many times to the point of memorizing most if not all of the script. Having said that, I will say that the bank robbery that Utah & Pappas unwittingly end up at which leads to an extended foot chase between Johnny & Bodhi really causes the film to lose all sense of reality. There’s no way Bodhi and his crew are going to treat Johnny like their friend (and go skydiving with him) after he’s revealed who he is to them and that he knows who they are. Utah & Pappas have the evidence to arrest Bodhi (even though he never takes off his mask during the chase). And even if the evidence was circumstantial, there’s no way Johnny’s going to trust these guys (nor should they be trusted). The scene after Tyler leaves and Bodhi shows up makes no sense. They know who each other are at that point and Johnny still lies to them about his injury. That in and of itself is bad writing. They should have done the skydiving before that point if they wanted to include that aspect of the story. Having them go skydiving after Utah’s revealed who he is just doesn’t add up and seems like someone wasn’t paying attention when editing the film. Either that, or the idea is that Bodhi doesn’t care that Johnny’s FBI and getting him involved with his next bank robbery is just Bodhi experiencing another rush. But I just can’t get over Johnny lying to Bodhi about his injury knowing they know what really happened. Without that scene and rearranging the skydiving to come earlier in the film would have made the story more plausible. And as I say this, I still love the film. Patrick Swayze plays a very charismatic bad guy that you can’t help but want to root for even though you know he’s a bad guy. And Keanu does an admirable job as the young FBI agent trying to crack his first case while getting in too deep with the guys he’s trying to take down. Bigelow’s direction and Donald Peterman’s cinematography are legendary. The film looks beautiful. It’s just a shame that the story falls apart when Johnny catches Bodhi and company in the act of robbing the bank.
In 1993, a part two was in the planning stages, but was dropped. Apparently the producers thought it wouldn't make a profit!?. My idea for a part two, would have been Bodhi surviving and Keanu is still with The FBI. Keanu is still with Tyler, and is now in pursuit of a wanted Bodhi. I agree that this was Swayze's finest movie.
Johnny was Definitely falling under the Spell... Bodhi stuck up for and ended up fighting and Winning against 4 bad dudes with Utah. Bodhi also recognized instantly Utah didn't get scared of "Bunker" or his motley crew. Which was unbelievably rare for Bodhi to see. There was also some 300 vibes in there.. when you can trust someone truly with your life that gets deep into TRUE Loyalty. You see it with war buddies. The movie touched something that really can't be explained. I always wondered why Bodhi decided to hit the vault.. that 1 action started his inevitable fall.. maybe Bodhi wanted to push it.. or maybe he had a premonition of his demise. Either way a classic.
"It was never about money for us it was about us against the system. That system that kills the human spirit. We stand for something to those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins. We show them that the human spirit is still alive”
The apex of American cinema. I wish Iliff pulled a Michael Mann and released Point Break 2 as both prequel and sequel like Mann/Gardiner's excellent Heat 2
Did you know that during the street chase between Kenu reeves and Patrick swayze , it was Patrick’s stunt double Scott wilder that done the whole chase scene , Patrick was in Europe promoting ghost
Katheryn Bigelow, is without a doubt one of the greatest female director of all time, her relationship with james cameron and his influence is all over her films.
I watched it because it was the name Stark gave Thor. I didn't very much like though. I just felt it was bland. The action wasn't anything that excited me either. When I was done I was confused why people like it so much. I still don't get why he threw his badge away.
13:33 Johnny and Tyler stay together. That's a BIG win for him. I'd trade my job in any day for a spunky short haired, blue eyed, Cajun accented, athletic girl that likes wearing skin tight sporty outfits and the hottest blue dress on this side of the galaxy! 🌊😍