In 1991, a single movie descended from heaven, combining surfing, bank robbing, and Keanu Reeves. Cinema has never been the same. Point Break was so inspiring, in fact, that it has already been remade. Before you see Point Break (2015), return to the FBI-surf-action-drama that started it all. This week Chris ZF, Erv and Andrew discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break. Breathtaking action scenes, breathtaking surfing scenes, breathtaking Patrick Swayze, and one of Keanu Reeves’ most memorable performances.
So what it is about Point Break that keeps people coming back 25 years later? Of all the early 90s action movies, why did this one get remade so quickly? These are important questions, but what you really need to hear is Chris ZF’s passionate defense of Keanu Reeves. ZF is convinced that Keanu is, in fact, a good actor. Andrew is quite sure that is wrong. Erv is not so sure.
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Next week on the Stake Podcast, novelist Bryan Bliss comes to the table to talk about 2000’s High Fidelity. Top 5, desert island break-ups. Go.
Lukas Murchie says
Loving the podcast. I would like to throw my chips in with ZF and claim Keanu is a good actor. I buy his performances! He’s perfect for Point Break and is great in The Gift as well-he does not play the vacuous hero.
Thank you Luke! Glad you like the podcast.
And it’s great to know there is some support for Keanu’s acting chops. It’s an uphill fight, that’s for true.