Point Break
Point Break

Point Break

2015Movie114 minEnglish

A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users39%
Director: Ericson CoreGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Sport

Plot Summary

An FBI agent goes deep undercover to infiltrate a group of extreme sports athletes suspected of carrying out a string of daring robberies. He must prove his loyalty by participating in dangerous stunts, blurring the lines between his duty and the thrill of the lifestyle. As he gets closer to the charismatic leader of the crew, he faces a moral dilemma and a race against time to uncover their ultimate plan.

Critical Reception

The 2015 remake of Point Break was largely panned by critics and underperformed at the box office, failing to capture the magic of the original. While the stunts were praised for their ambition, the film was criticized for its weak script, underdeveloped characters, and overall lack of originality. Audience reception was mixed to negative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious extreme sports sequences.
  • Heavily criticized for a derivative and uninspired screenplay.
  • Felt like a pale imitation of the 1991 original, lacking its charm and edge.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a disappointing remake. While some appreciated the visual spectacle of the stunts, many felt it was a hollow rehash of the original with a poorly written story and unconvincing performances. It's often seen as a forgettable action flick.

Fun Fact

The film features a variety of real extreme sports athletes performing many of the stunts, including wingsuit flyers, snowboarders, surfers, and free climbers.

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talisencrw

talisencrw

I went into watching this expecting the worst, but it wasn't bad. (In comparison, I gave the Bigelow original a 9/10). To its advantage was an intriguing update of the original W. Peter Iliff screenplay to incorporate a) more extreme sports...
Reno

Reno

> Most deserved remake, but relying on CGI for everything ruined it. This movie is only about stunts, the story wise, it's a great disappointment. I have seen the old version, for a 90s movie, the actions were fantastic with an awesome s...