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Point Break Blu-ray 
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Written by Nick Lyons   
Tuesday, 01 July 2008


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Grade

Content Grade: D+
Sound Grade: B
Extras Grade: B
Picture Grade: A-

Specs

Studio/Label: Fox Home Entertainment
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Sound Options and Formats: 5.1 DTS HD Lossless
Disc Length: 122 Minutes

Format

Format: Blu-Ray

Review

"Point Break" is worse than I remembered.

The logline: An FBI agent goes undercover as a surfer in order to find the surf loving band of robbers known as the ex-presidents.

“Point Break” is simply a dumb 90’s action film. Sure, the film boasts a few memorable action/skydiving sequences and a fun performance by an over the top Gary Busey, but other than that, there is not much to admire here as the script is disastrous. In addition to containing lines like “You gotta go down!” and “I am a FBI agent!”, the movie contains laughably bad philosophical moments and plenty of brainless macho action. Of course, the script is made even worse by Keanu “Robot” Reeves. Granted, he perfectly fits the role of a surfer, but his wooden line deliveries and lack of chemistry with other cast members makes his performance painful to watch. Patrick Swayze is decent here, but he seems to take the role WAY too seriously.

On a side note, viewers should be on the lookout for small roles by Tom Sizemore and Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis.


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Picture and Sound

The 2.35:1 1080P widescreen picture is generally sharp. Certain scenes appear grainy, but the colors look natural, Gray Busey’s teeth shine more than they ever have, and the water looks crystal clear.

The 5.1 DTS HD Lossless/5.1 Dolby Surround tracks aren’t the best around. The dialogue sounds a bit too low at times, but the music and action definitely put the speakers to work.

Extras

* Trailers for “Jumper,” “Die Hard 4,” “Man On Fire,” and “Fantastic 4 Two.”
* Photo gallery, 3 Point Break trailers, and 8 deleted scenes.
* “It’s Make Or Break” is a 23 minute featurette that contains interviews, info. about how the project came about, etc. As usual, Gary Busey is the highlight here.
* “Ride The Wave” is a 6 minute featurette about the spirituality of surfing.
* “On Location: Malibu” (8:30)
* “Adrenaline Junkies” is a 6 minute featurette on the action and stunts.

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