Film
Point Break (15) – Art of Action
Dir. Kathryn Bigelow, US, 1991, 122 mins. Cast. Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty, Gary Busey.
Armed with only a surfboard and good intentions new FBI recruit, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) is set his first undercover mission – to infiltrate a gang of masked ex-Presidents who are robbing banks across the west-coast. When Johnny traces the gang to a specific surf-spot, he has to learn to keep his head above water and feet fixed on his board. When Tyler (Lori Petty) sees him struggling she takes him under her wing and he finds himself thrown in to a group of care-free, adrenaline fuelled surfers led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze). As Ro(and bro)mance grows it becomes harder for Utah to keep his mind on the mission.
Point Break is a near-perfect action film from director Kathryn Bigelow, who has been championed for adding in much needed realism, an extra level of kinetic energy, and a deeper understanding of what makes action heroes tick.
This screening is part of Art of Action: Kicking It a season that celebrates the women who have advanced action cinema both on and off-screen.
The season is supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network (FAN).
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Season Pass: Get a discount (each ticket for £6) when you book tickets for the 3 films in the Art of Action season at the same time.
Armed with only a surfboard and good intentions new FBI recruit, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) is set his first undercover mission – to infiltrate a gang of masked ex-Presidents who are robbing banks across the west-coast. When Johnny traces the gang to a specific surf-spot, he has to learn to keep his head above water and feet fixed on his board. When Tyler (Lori Petty) sees him struggling she takes him under her wing and he finds himself thrown in to a group of care-free, adrenaline fuelled surfers led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze). As Ro(and bro)mance grows it becomes harder for Utah to keep his mind on the mission.
Point Break is a near-perfect action film from director Kathryn Bigelow, who has been championed for adding in much needed realism, an extra level of kinetic energy, and a deeper understanding of what makes action heroes tick.
This screening is part of Art of Action: Kicking It a season that celebrates the women who have advanced action cinema both on and off-screen.
The season is supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network (FAN).
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Season Pass: Get a discount (each ticket for £6) when you book tickets for the 3 films in the Art of Action season at the same time.
