Warner Bros. remaking Keanu Reeves/Patrick Swayze 1991 action film 'Point Break'
Update of the 1991 cult classic being fast-tracked for production
Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, sharing a moment of mid-air bromance in 'Point Break'
Though the 1991 surfing/action film "Point Break" was only a modest hit theatrically, its pop-culture cachet has grown over the years, thanks lately to both the hugely-popular touring reality-play "Point Break Live!" and its status as a running joke in Edgar Wright's 2007 cult favorite "Hot Fuzz".
Now the Kathryn Bigelow-helmed original is being remade by Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment, with producers looking to begin the search for a director in the very near future based on a script by "Salt" screenwriter Kurt Wimmer. Alcon co-founders Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove reportedly secured rights to the original movie on the 20th anniversary of its release.
Kosove and Johnson are producing along with Michael De Luca, John Baldecchi, Chris Taylor and Wimmer.
The plot of the 1991 version had Keanu Reeves starring as as a rookie FBI agent who infiltrates a gang of surfers suspected of robbing banks. Patrick Swayze played the gang's leader.
“Who doesn’t love the Kathryn Bigelow original and its pure heart-pounding action and thrills?" said Johnson and Kosove in a statement." Kurt’s take infuses the story and characters with new twists and settings. We’re very excited to be in business with Kurt, and Michael DeLuca, Chris Taylor, and John Baldecchi.”
Added De Luca: "’Point Break’ wasn't just a film, it was a Zen meditation on testosterone fueled action and manhood in the late 20th century and we hope to create the same for the young 21st!”
Nothing like remaking a film that's barely 20 years old...
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Next 43 CommentsBilly Dakota
September 12, 2011 at 8:19PM EST Reply to CommentWhere do I send the hate mail?
Josh
September 12, 2011 at 8:21PM EST Reply to CommentI already saw this remake. It was called The Fast and the Furious.
September 12, 2011 at 8:33PM ESTShawn DeLaune I was just about to say the same thing
September 13, 2011 at 2:22AM ESTdominic pena
September 12, 2011 at 9:38PM EST Reply to CommentYou can't replace the original Johnny Utah and Bodhi. Fu*k you Hollywood and your damn remakes. " Utah, get me two ".
sean hell yeh "bodhi this is your fucking wake up call man I am an FBI Agent!
May 13, 2012 at 4:08PM ESTSteve
September 12, 2011 at 10:17PM EST Reply to Comment"Who doesn't love the Katheryn Bigelow original"...the douchebags that are violating it's memory?
Nathan "Definetly..."
September 12, 2011 at 11:49PM ESTForrest
September 12, 2011 at 11:03PM EST Reply to CommentKeanu Reeves could play the character again. And no one would know...
Rudy flesch
September 12, 2011 at 11:48PM EST Reply to CommentThe correct word is "cachet," not cache (pronounced "cash," by the way). Look it up.
August Thank you. The "writers" are getting less and less talented...
September 13, 2011 at 12:06AM ESTDavid He got it right, Re read Fresser's post. Two different words with different meaning both used correctly. And accurately.
September 13, 2011 at 2:57AM ESTDavid He got it right, Re read Fresser's post. Two different words with different meaning both used correctly. And accurately.
September 13, 2011 at 2:57AM ESTMonterey Jack
September 13, 2011 at 1:05AM EST Reply to CommentYoung, dumb and full of cum.
fresser
September 13, 2011 at 2:16AM EST Reply to CommentPoint Break has a cache of...what? Guns? Sex wax? Sad Keanu photos? Or does it now actually have cachet?
I for one am looking forward to this remake because I want Keanu in the Swayze role.
you guest it This gonna sting a little, but i won't be seein' it either. how about they just make an original flippin movie instead!?
September 13, 2011 at 2:37AM ESTBradley
September 13, 2011 at 2:35AM EST Reply to CommentI recommend Tom Haverford play BOTH roles! (it WAS his 3rd wish, after all)
Paula Hatton
September 13, 2011 at 2:51AM EST Reply to CommentIt's ripe for a remake.
Shia LaBeouf, Penn Badgley or Chace Crawford as FBI Agent Johnny Utah
Chad Michael Murray as Bodhi
Simon Pegg or Eddie Izzard as FBI Agent Angelo Pappas
Mischa Barton, Sophia Bush, Kat Dennings or Leighton Meester as Tyler Endicott
Alec Baldwin as FBI Director Ben Harp
Kip HAHAHA - this is a joke, right?!?
September 13, 2011 at 4:03AM ESTJoe
September 13, 2011 at 3:26AM EST Reply to CommentJust have a dancing fucking foot chase all over Patrick Swayze's GRAVE, why dontcha.
Steve75
September 13, 2011 at 5:00AM EST Reply to CommentThe original movie was the first and only one and it will be always forever. Johnny Utah and Bodhy Sathma are unforgettable forvere. I grow up on thuis movie and I always love forever.
In loving memory Patrcik Swazey ( 1952-2009)
Keanu Reeves is still fucking great.
Great movies of Kathryn Bigelow:
1. Pointbreak,
2. Blue steal,
3. Strange days,
4. The Weight of Water
5. K-19: The Widowmaker
6. The Hurt Locker
7. Near Dark
stevie steve
September 13, 2011 at 5:21AM EST Reply to CommentLets just sum this bad idea up with a quote from the better film (just a guess haha)!!!
"You're losing it man..you're breaking your own rules!!"
Steve75 Asshole!!!!!
September 13, 2011 at 10:10AM ESTI've seen this movie already when were a FUCKING KID....
stevie steve
September 13, 2011 at 5:23AM EST Reply to CommentLets just sum this bad idea up with a quote from the better film (just a guess haha)!!!
"You're losing it man..you're breaking your own rules!!"
Mayank
September 13, 2011 at 6:08AM EST Reply to CommentEarlier they were remaking movies from the 80's now they have moved on to the 90's..Cmon man no need to remake this or Total recall or Judge dredd.........
Mike VanT
September 13, 2011 at 6:33AM EST Reply to CommentWasn't Point Break remake called Fast & The Furious?
Mike Vant
September 13, 2011 at 6:35AM EST Reply to CommentWasn't Point Break remake called Fast & The Furious?
what the fans wanted for the past 20 years was a sequel... but I guess it's to much asking for new scripts in the "young 21st century"...
Joe Blo
September 13, 2011 at 7:05AM EST Reply to CommentI read all the existing comments and it's pretty much what I think... Just by looking at the other movies made by Alcon Entertainment (gems like "Dude Where's My Car") it's possible to have an idea of the quality this project will have...
Sean
September 13, 2011 at 8:05AM EST Reply to CommentMore proof Hollywood is running out of ideas
PJM
September 13, 2011 at 8:26AM EST Reply to CommentAs Keanu might say... DO! NOT! REMAKE...THIS...MOVIE!
Chuck
September 13, 2011 at 9:30AM EST Reply to CommentWhat the hell is going on in Hollywood with all these remakes and reboots. I am sick of it!! Come up with some original ideas will ya.
Chuck
September 13, 2011 at 9:31AM EST Reply to CommentWhat the hell is going on in Hollywood with all these remakes and reboots. I am sick of it!! Come up with some original ideas will ya.
No
September 13, 2011 at 10:45AM EST Reply to CommentTo the people making this remake: Go fuck yourselves.
kunetza
September 13, 2011 at 11:12AM EST Reply to CommentIt's been already Remade.. and it's called THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS... hehehe...
The plot had Keanu Reeves (Paul Walker) starring as as a rookie FBI agent (COP-aspiring FBI agent) who infiltrates a gang of surfers ( street racers) suspected of robbing banks (trucks). Patrick Swayze (Vin Diesel) played the gang's leader.
SAVEPOINTBREAK
September 13, 2011 at 11:43AM EST Reply to CommentNo... please... no.
fuckugreedyhollywood
September 13, 2011 at 2:37PM EST Reply to CommentWhy would I want to buy the same movie twice with shitty, amateur actors?
fuckugreedyhollywood
September 13, 2011 at 2:39PM EST Reply to CommentWhy would I want to buy the same movie twice with shitty, amateur actors to replace the old good actors?
irisheye
September 13, 2011 at 3:59PM EST Reply to Commentthis is just hollywood really running out of stories,this is a great film and should be left alone!! must be a record for a remake it's only 20 years old!!
troopermsu
September 17, 2011 at 2:47AM EST Reply to CommentStupid idea, Hollywood.
troopermsu
September 17, 2011 at 2:49AM EST Reply to CommentNext, we'll come to find out they are remaking 'Footloose' and 'Top Gun'.
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