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THE REVIEW
The film starts by showing us a former motocross rider who, after a tragic accident, tries to join the FBI. Meanwhile, a gang of extreme sports specialists carries out a series of heists, and the rider/almost-agent, as well as the not-so-good Luke Bracey, is tasked with trying to stop them.
So far, the film seems like a remake of the old Point Break by Kath Bigelow, but then it reveals its true nature. The film is a collage of extreme sports footage, some of which are forcefully inserted, and to do so, the plot is stretched beyond believability. The protagonist as well as the antagonist (Edgar Ramirez) don’t make much of an effort in their roles, perhaps due to poorly written scripts.
The direction wouldn’t even be that bad; the film's problem (in addition to rather misleading trailers) is the writing, having taken the original Point Break script, butchered, shredded, and used as glue between extreme scenes, selling it all as a major remake! Well, that's not how good cinema is made.
Considering that the original is a cult classic, this sub-par remake is really trash.
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Summary by Bot
The film attempts to remake the cult classic Point Break but fails due to a stretched, unbelievable plot and weak acting. Extreme sports footage dominates, often awkwardly inserted. The script is poorly written, and the overall product feels like a disjointed collage rather than a cohesive remake. Fans of the original will likely be disappointed by this version.
Ericson Core
American cinematographer and film director, best known for directing the 2015 remake of Point Break.01 Reviews
