Point Break (Pure Adrenaline Edition)

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An unbelievable movie, and deliriously better for it. Keanu Reeves is a hotshot law enforcement dude--Johnny Utah by name--investigating a series of bank robberies in L.A. Four gunmen, disguised in rubber masks of ex-U.S. presidents, have never come close to being caught, but veteran agent Gary Busey has a theory: The bandits are surfers. This prompts the superb line, "The ex-presidents rip off banks to finance the endless summer!" This movie's full of dialogue like that, but instead of sounding ridiculous it creates its own infectious comic-book energy--ride the crest of it and you'll find the film's giddy zone. Patrick Swayze plays Bodhi, zen-master leader of the surfing clan, humming serenely with the wisdom of the waves. (Alarmingly, Swayze also did his own skydiving stunts.) Director Kathryn Bigelow (Strange Days) stages the action sequences with a visceral snap, and clearly has a gift for orchestrating pulp fiction. Though not a huge hit when was first released, Point Break has a well-deserved cult reputation thanks to its video afterlife. The film's executive producer is James Cameron, Bigelow's husband at the time. --Robert Horton

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Young FBI agent Johnny Utah (Reeves) goes undercover at the suggestion of his partner (Gary Busey) to learn if a group of wild surfers is actually a gang of bank robbers. He soon comes under the dangerous spell of the surfers' charismatic leader, Bodhi (Swyaze), a mystical mastermind who'll do absolutely anything for a thrill - and expects his followers to do the same.

Customer Reviews:

MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!.......2007-08-24

Not since Chicken Fried Steak met Country Gravy has there been such a dynamic pairing as Patrick "Forever Lulu" Swayze and Keanu "Permanent Record" Reeves. The "whoa"s fly fast and furious as Johnny Utah (Reeves), a hotshot FBI agent, pursues Bodhi (Swayze), a tan little fellow with Bon Jovi's hair who dresses up in adorable little costumes and robs banks. Gary Busey (the other Nick Nolte) gives a powerhouse performance as Utah's partner, and Lori "Free Willy" Petty, in one of her thinnest roles, is the girl Johnny likes to sleep with. Point Break is 100% pure adrenaline and Mike's "Point Break" RiffTrax is 100% pure nitrous oxide!

Best Movie Of All Times!!!.......2007-08-21

See this movie yesterday!!! There is so exciting in the story that my chest bumps just after watchings!! Kenu Reeve is a super secret police who jumps from planes and meets pretty girls trying to catch mean men. He meets them and they agree to wear masks of presidents - Keeno Rives wears Ronald Reagan mask - he was a great president!!! (Maybe Dendoo Rives will run for president except he is not from this country because of his talking accent - too bad!!) He meets the dancing movie man but he has too much orange cream on his body and face and also his hair looks very bright. They argue and chase each other until they surf for winners, and the waves is winning!! I like too much that they honor the presidents with masks and have fun - tricky fun!! I try to find mask of Kendoo Rives and the orange cream from the dancing man. Watch later and smile today - five stars the best!!!!!

Johnny Utah first played football.......2007-08-03

then joined police force, now he in surfing for the police to find out where the surfer bank robbers are.

Pretty good.......2007-06-22

Point Break is one of those films that everybody loves, but that nobody actually talks about all that often. It is a film that if you mention it in conversation, everyone else around is bound to say how much they enjoyed it.

The film's two main assets are unexpected ones, in the form of the direction and the script. The direction by Kathryn Bigelow is nothing short of excellent. Her handling of the action and suspense scenes is exciting and riveting. The two sky-diving scenes are brilliant as is the foot chase through the streets (and houses) of the city. The script, by W. Peter Illif, is also very good and the best thing about the film. The plot is multi-layered and has an original relationship between the hero and the villain. The way the story resolves itself and the ultimate resolutions is excellent, by the standards of most Hollywood action films.

This film deserves to be remembered as one of the better actioners of the nineties, not up there with Die Hard 2/3 or Speed, but better than 90% of the action junk made nowadays. At least this film has a plot.

a great movie rush .......2007-06-14

these movie is a great rush to watch
when they are surfing or skydiving it is fun
these is a great movie to watch when you want a adrenaline rush
Linda

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco

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I Was Afraid I Was Going To Hate It
Wilco yes
I Am Trying to Forget This Movie
Good Movie for Wilco Fans
A Rock Film for the ages

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco
Starring: Jeff Tweedy , John Stirratt , Leroy Bach , Glenn Kotche , and Jay Bennett (III)
Director: Sam Jones (IV)
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Release Date: 2003-04-01

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This splendid documentary captures the band Wilco's struggles (both with their record company and within the band itself) while recording their album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I Am Trying to Break Your Heart is completely engrossing, whether or not you are familiar with the band. As they work on the album, there's some tension between singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy and bandmate Jay Bennett, but overall the band members are happy and enjoying exploring their music. But when they turn in the finished songs, their record label drops them, leaving them adrift with the album that promises to be a huge artistic leap. For fans of Wilco, this gorgeously photographed movie will be a thrilling look at the life of the band and Tweedy's creative process; but even novices will be drawn into the contrasts between art and commerce brought out by the conflict. --Bret Fetzer

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I Was Afraid I Was Going To Hate It.......2007-04-14

I am big fan of Wilco and I have followed their career from Tweedy's days with Uncle Tupelo. After reading some bad reviews about this movie from some that called it "boring" and from another who stated they disliked the band after watching this, I was afraid I was going to hate the movie and I didn't want to dislike Wilco after seeing the film. I decided I should never let anybody else decide for me (especially in advance) or tell me what I am and am not going to like. Luckily for me, I made the right choice.

This film is not perfect. It's not supposed to be. It is, however, supposed to tell the story of a band trying to make an album and trying to get along together as people, friends, and business partners. The film maker does an excellent job of telling this story and the music speaks for itself...it's top-notch. There are a few scenes I would have shortened and I have to admit the candid scene of Tweedy talking to his wife (I assume) on his cell phone is boring, but it also allows the viewer/fan a glimpse of Jeff Tweedy being Jeff Tweedy rather than Mr. Wilco. I highly reccomend this DVD to any Wilco fan or anybody who is interested in becoming one. What a great ending!

Wilco yes.......2007-01-19

I love this Documentary. ifu love of like or whatever Wilco, you will love this film. beautifully shot and created. yes.

I Am Trying to Forget This Movie.......2006-04-28

Who cares?

A completely mediocre band is given appropriately mediocre docu-coverage. What's truly amazing -- and the only interest the film holds -- is the towering self-importance of everyone involved with Wilco. Guys, just who do you think you are? You're not the Beatles, Coltrane's Quartet, or the Brandenburg Orchestra. A rather more interesting movie, perhaps called "I Am Trying to Break Your Eardrums", might be about Wilco's fans and why they're so tone-deaf.

Almost as bad as "Darkon".

Good Movie for Wilco Fans.......2006-04-03

If you are a big Wilco fan, like me, you will enjoy this movie. If you want to know Jeff Tweedy better--or better yet, you already feel you know Tweedy and want just to see more of him--you will enjoy this film.

However, it is not a great concert film--there are many better, despite the grandiose comparisons--and it spends a lot of time on matters that will prove inconsequential in the long run. Years from now, who will really care that Wilco lost its record company after recording Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and sold the record to a different company? Who will care about the resentful difficult guy they kicked out of the band and replaced, whose name I don't even remember now? If you will, of course this film's for you.

What you have here is a well-filmed version of a reality show with really likeable characters, a little music biz drama, and great great music. That was enough for me to enjoy this film a lot.

A Rock Film for the ages.......2006-03-24

Wilco is one of the definitive bands of the times, not some flash-in-the-pan group - if Wilco were to disappear or break up tomowrrow, they would be remember single handidly for arguably having one of the best albums of the last six years, that being Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I feel we are very lucky the infamous story over that album was filmed, whether for some "looming" future purpose, or it just randomaly happened - I believe it just happened - and for that reason alone is why this film is of value.

Wilco fans, and just rock music fans, should really enjoy this documentary over the development of Wilco's classic album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, and the behind-the-music like story that takes place. The bonus disc is worth the money alone, seeing solo performances by Jeff Tweedy, and extra footage of the Wilco live. Like Dylan's Don't Look Back, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart is of a classic rock film level and not to be taken lightly. Excellent film. Definitely worth purchasing!

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MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!
Best Movie Of All Times!!!
Johnny Utah first played football
Pretty good
a great movie rush

Point Break
Starring: Patrick Swayze , Keanu Reeves , Gary Busey , Lori Petty , and John C. McGinley
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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Release Date: 2001-05-22

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MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!.......2007-08-24

Best Movie Of All Times!!!.......2007-08-21

Johnny Utah first played football.......2007-08-03

then joined police force, now he in surfing for the police to find out where the surfer bank robbers are.

Pretty good.......2007-06-22

a great movie rush .......2007-06-14

these movie is a great rush to watch
when they are surfing or skydiving it is fun
these is a great movie to watch when you want a adrenaline rush
Linda

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ASIN: B00008G8LN
Release Date: 2005-02-01

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Duuude?.......2007-02-06

My wife loves this movie. It's a pretty cheesy movie, but if you like Patrick Swayze, I guess this is all you.

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MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!
Best Movie Of All Times!!!
Johnny Utah first played football
Pretty good
a great movie rush

Point Break [Region 2]
Starring: Patrick Swayze , Keanu Reeves , Gary Busey , Lori Petty , and John C. McGinley
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
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MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!.......2007-08-24

Best Movie Of All Times!!!.......2007-08-21

Johnny Utah first played football.......2007-08-03

then joined police force, now he in surfing for the police to find out where the surfer bank robbers are.

Pretty good.......2007-06-22

a great movie rush .......2007-06-14

these movie is a great rush to watch
when they are surfing or skydiving it is fun
these is a great movie to watch when you want a adrenaline rush
Linda

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Point Break [Region 2]
Starring: Patrick Swayze , Keanu Reeves , Gary Busey , Lori Petty , and John C. McGinley
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
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MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!
Best Movie Of All Times!!!
Johnny Utah first played football
Pretty good
a great movie rush

Point Break [Region 2]
Starring: Patrick Swayze , Keanu Reeves , Gary Busey , Lori Petty , and John C. McGinley
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
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ASIN: B00004D0HE

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Customer Reviews:

MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!.......2007-08-24

Best Movie Of All Times!!!.......2007-08-21

Johnny Utah first played football.......2007-08-03

then joined police force, now he in surfing for the police to find out where the surfer bank robbers are.

Pretty good.......2007-06-22

a great movie rush .......2007-06-14

these movie is a great rush to watch
when they are surfing or skydiving it is fun
these is a great movie to watch when you want a adrenaline rush
Linda

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Point Break [Region 2]
Starring: Patrick Swayze , Keanu Reeves , Gary Busey , Lori Petty , and John C. McGinley
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
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Golf Channel - The Big Break IV: USA v Europe - Episode 11; Pressure Points

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Golf Channel - The Big Break IV: USA v Europe - Episode 11; Pressure Points

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A contest designed for national bragging rights at stake keep the final USA and European contestants focused on team play.

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