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Awix (3310 KP) rated Point Break (1991) in Movies

Jan 3, 2021

Point Break (1991)

1991 | Action, Mystery

7.5

(22 Ratings)

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Cult thriller from Kathryn Bigelow: the film that persuaded the world that Keanu Reeves could be an action hero and Patrick Swayze could act. Clean-cut FBI agent Johnny Utah (like that's a real name) goes undercover in the world of surfing to catch a group of elite bank robbers, but finds his resolution tested by his growing attraction to one of them (and his ex-girlfriend).

A solid thriller is elevated to the level of something special by Bigelow's superb direction (banging action and extreme-sports sequences), plus genuine depth of character. Keanu still looks sort of bovine in places, though showing genuine signs of improvement, while Swayze is something of a revelation as an ambiguous spiritual guru/gang leader. Lori Petty is also good, but mostly decorative and underused. All the more impressive when you realise it has basically the same plot as The Fast and the Furious but still feels like a proper movie for grown-ups.

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Overdrive (2017)

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The story centers on two car thieves, brothers, who journey to the south of France for new...

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The River Wild (1994)

7.3 (7 Ratings) Rate It

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Hang on tight for a suspense-filled action-thriller starring Oscar® winner Meryl Streep in a...

The Eiger Sanction (1975)

8.0 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this international intrigue action thriller that takes place on...

Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Light It Up: A Peter Ash Novel in Books

Jul 12, 2018

Petrie and Ash did it again! This book was full of action, the way Peter Ash novels usually are, but also gave us glimpses of Peter’s lighter, more playful side and how you change and adapt when there is someone important in your life. I love that the dynamic friendship between Peter and Lewis continues to grow and unfold as does Peter’s relationship with June. This thriller was excellent and un-put-downable.