Point Break 1991

Critics score:
68 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Janet Maslin, New York Times: A lot of the snap comes, surprisingly, from Mr. Reeves, who displays considerable discipline and range. He moves easily between the buttoned-down demeanor that suits a police procedural story and the loose-jointed manner of his comic roles. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: We might as well be watching a blissed-out Bill and Ted caper. Read more

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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The plot of Point Blank, summarized, invites parody (rookie agent goes undercover as surfer to catch bank robbers). The result is surprisingly effective. Read more

Derek Adams, Time Out: There's enough high-octane, heart-racing excitement for a dozen movies. Read more

Variety: A hare-brained wild ride through big surf and bad vibes, Point Break acts like a huge, nasty wave, picking up viewers for a few major thrills but ultimately grinding them into the sand via overkill and absurdity. Read more

Hal Hinson, Washington Post: An exercise in stylish lunkheadedness. It's gorgeous but dumb as a post; watching it is a bit like shooting the tube and then getting cracked on the head by your board. Read more