Sunday Times

Point Break

M-Net, Channel 101, 20:05

-

Why does Hollywood insist on remaking cult classic films? The originals are still available and you can watch them instead — and, in this instance, you’ll probably wish you had. In case you don’t know, Point Break is an action crime drama from 1991 about an FBI agent (Keanu Reeves) who infiltrate­s a crew of bank-robbing surfers led by a charismati­c thrill seeker (Patrick Swayze). It was stupid, but fun, with amusing characters and great action. This dour remake takes itself too seriously, hoping the extreme sports scenes (of which surfing is now only a small part) will carry it. It has Luke Bracey and Édgar Ramírez in lead roles.

 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from South Africa