Point break is a 2015 action thriller film directed and shot by ericson core and written by kurt wimmer which he coproduced with john baldecchi, broderick johnson, andrew a. Breaking news from sydney, australia and the world. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Australian actor luke bracey, who plays johnny utah, in the new point.
Point break 2015 trailers and clips thrillseeking criminals perform a series of daredevil stunts to steal money and gems, only to give it away to the poor and less fortunate. Point break is a 1991 american crime action film directed by kathryn bigelow and written by w. Point break is a good example of a wholly flawed piece of filmmaking that still manages to entertain. And the movie wouldnt be any different if teresa palmers role was written off. This remake is in the same vein, but it comes with a few modern embellishments.
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The original point break was an action movie famous for its surfing and skydiving scenes and notorious for the pretentiousness with which it tried to translate adrenalin rush into spiritual experience. Point break is supremely cheesy yet it feels so comfortable and at ease in its own. The screenplay sputters, veers and stumbles for almost two hours, keanu reeves gives a godawful performance, and the films veneer of a spiritual agenda is almost deplorably laughable. Find sydney walsh movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Point break by kathryn bigelow kathryn bigelow, patrick. Looking back, the peculiar and somehow charming pseudophilosophical machismo about. Ericson core directs from a script by equilibriums kurt. A young fbi agent infiltrates a team of thrillseeking athletes suspected of carrying out a spate of daring crimes. The much loved 1991 surf action thriller point break is next on the the agenda.
The original point break is inarguably one of the best movies about bank robbing surfers. It stars patrick swayze, keanu reeves, lori petty and gary busey, and the films title refers to the surfing term point break, where a wave breaks as it hits a point of land jutting out from the coastline. There are ideas that could have been utilized more, but its too burdened by both action movie cliches and the fact that it is being point break. Point break interview with australian star luke bracey who reveals his initial. Point break is a 1991 american action film directed by kathryn bigelow and written by w.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing point break 1991 near you. Gerard butler quits new point break movie gerard butler films gods of egypt in sydney with geoffrey rush warner bros announces point break remake. Point break 2015 cast and crew thrillseeking criminals perform a series of daredevil stunts to steal money and gems, only to give it away to the poor and less fortunate. And point break 2015 is just another needless remake. Dec 03, 2015 cinematographer ericson core returns to the directors chair for a remake of cult favorite point break. Keanu reeves and patrick swayze star in this 1991 wave riding, bank robbing cultclassic. The remade point break, written by kurt wimmer and directed by ericson core, stars johnny utah australian actor luke bracey as a newly minted fbi agent and a former motocross champion still feeling guilt for his part in a dangerous stunt seven years earlier in which a close friend died. Its not a good undercover cop thriller, nor a good bromantic. Dec 23, 2015 point break is inspired by the classic 1991 hit starring patrick swayze and keanu reeves. Show times, trailers, news, movie details, and online ticketing. Point break kathryn bigelow, patrick swayze, keanu reeves.
To connect with point break movie, join facebook today. This movie comes at a pretty good time, its got a bit of a message. Local showtimes and cinemas now playing point break near grande prairie get the latest movie times, trailers and celebrity interviews. Point break 1991 flicks movie times, cinemas, trailers. Parents need to know that point break remade in 2015 is an entertaining 1990s action movie thats too graphically violent and profane to be appropriate for kids. The movie is a gonzo hybrid, at once a violent cop thriller and a solemnly wideeyed plunge into the surfer subculture. Butler will also play bodhi in a remake of point break, which will be filmed down under. Luke bracey was born in sydney, australia and made his acting debut in aussie.
The recognition of point break starring keanu reeves and patrick swayze in this decades list doesnt come as much of a surprise. She is an actress and director, known for point break 1991, a nightmare on elm street 2. Browse our best city break offers to sydney and many more of your favourite weekend break destinations. Point break drama online acting classes sydney, has successfully moved all courses and workshops to an online platform. I grew up on the beach in sydney so surfing for me is part of my life. Find out whats playing at your local movie theatre at canadas. The breaking point 1950 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Point break is bigger and better, says luke bracey, who. Sydneys point break drama acting studio, offers short courses in acting for television, film and stage, under the expert guidance of professional actors. Point break showtimes near grande prairie grande prairie. It is scheduled for release in 3d and 2d in select theaters on december 25, 2015, and will be. K athryn bigelows point break is a full quartercentury old.
Enjoy live and free tv streaming and catch up tv with 9now, available on web, via the 9now app or on in the comfort of your living room on your smart tv. And, full disclosure, theres no particular reason were covering this movie other than its. The extreme stunts of point break the new york times. Somehow director kathryn bigelow manages to bring an almost mythic dimension to the barkingly daft premise of straightlaced fbi agent johnny utah keanu reeves going deep undercover to infiltrate a gang of mystical surferdudes who fund their quest for inner enlightenment by robbing banks while disguised as the nations former leaders. Find out when and where you can watch point break on tv with the full listings schedule at.
Point break is the best movie about cops, robbers, surfing and sky diving that youre likely to see. Dec 26, 2015 to be fair, it was dumb but it certainly wasnt boring and director kathryn bigelow who would go on to make such great films as strange days and the hurt locker handled the action sequences in such a visually arresting manner especially in an extraordinary midfilm chase scene through a residential neighborhood that is still stunning to. Kennedy and barack obama, according to las vegas police records. There has been no bigger year in cinema for hollywood remakes and sequels of varying quality where no classic seems safe from the dreaded modern update. Point break 1991 cast and crew cast photos and info. Point break thieves wore masks of presidents to rob. Related to movies, 9news has news headlines on celebrity, entertainment and announcements. The point break remake was rightly praised for its often impressive, technically complicated stunt sequences, but what that movie lacked was an. Point break 1991 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The extreme stunts of point break a closer look at some of the action scenes in point break, coordinated and performed by extreme sports athletes. Features the latest business, sport, entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and technology news.
In the fastpaced, highadrenaline point break, a young fbi agent, johnny utah, infiltrates a cunning team of thrillseeking elite athletes led by the charismatic bodhi. There are multiple violent and bloody shootouts, tons of profanity especially f throughout, a few scenes of implied intercourse, and a brief scene of nudity featuring a topless woman. In the fastpaced, highadrenaline action thriller point break a young fbi agent, johnny utah luke bracey, infiltrates a cunning team of thrill seeking elite athletes led. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime.
Point break showtimes near gatineau gatineau movies. Dec 26, 2015 the extreme stunts of point break a closer look at some of the action scenes in point break, coordinated and performed by extreme sports athletes. Ericson core, the director of the new film, calls it a reimagining of the 1991 action thriller. First in his first action movie point break, reeves plays johnny utah, a former college football starturnedfbi agent who goes undercover as a surfer to track down a gang of bank robbers who maybe surfers led by an adrenaline junkie named bodhi played by the late patrick swayze.
Like a scene from the movie point break, the suspects in the case wore masks of u. Luke bracey moviefone movies movie times movie tickets. An americangermanchinese coproduction, the film is a remake of the 1991 film of the same name. Point break movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. The new point break movie is bigger and better than the original because it features action scenes that were unimaginable when the original was made in 1991, says australian actor luke bracey. Yes all the macho cheese is too much at times and keanu reeves acting. The breaking point adapts hemingways book and wrings out some genuine notes of solid tragedy, as well as a more nuanced performance from its lead actor. Upcoming, new, and past luke bracey movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Grasp that horrifying fact first, remember keanu reeves as a young surferdude fbi recruit, and cling onto the memory. The film inspired a piece of cult theater, point break live. Point break m, 1 minutes, now showing in 2d and 3d director ericson core stars edgar ramirez, luke bracey, teresa palmer, ray winstone, delroy lindo. Sydney walsh was born on june 6, 1961 in new york city, new york, usa. The original point break was an action movie famous for its surfing and skydiving scenes and notorious for.
Theres enough highoctane, heartracing excitement for a dozen movies. An undercover cop makes his way into a scene of bankrobbing extremesports atheletes in this remake of kathryn bigelows point break. A former officer gary busey partners with a policewoman darlanne fluegel obsessed with nabbing a serial killer. Local showtimes and cinemas now playing point break near gatineau get the latest movie times, trailers and celebrity interviews. Point break by micah dahl on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. For breaking news and announcements in sydney, head to 9news sydney page. Empire cinemas 12 empire columbia park cinema 12 north bergen, nj movie times, theatre announcements and specials.
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