![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() You can also glimpse this terrific hangout in The Fast And The Furious, though for Iron Man 3, it was mocked up in the studio. It’s laidback and casual, good for a substantial seafood feast at one of the wooden picnic benches (though water restrictions mean the only restroom facilities are the basic port-o-potty). The beachfront café where Tyler works is Neptune’s Net, 42505 Pacific Coast Highway, a real surfer-biker hangout on the Malibu coast. Point Break location: Johnny Utah gives Tyler his sob-story: Neptune’s Net, Pacific Coast Highway, MalibuĬonvincing Tyler that, like her, he’s a poor little orphan, Johnny Utah convinces her to teach him to ride the waves. Landlubber Utah suddenly finds himself plunged into California’s surfing culture, buying his first board from store housed in the Mediterranean-style octagonal building at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier.Īfter his clumsy attempts to master the necessary skills are roundly dissed by the more experienced Tyler ( Lori Petty), Utah homes in on her as a potential inroad to the clannish beach fraternities. Utah is paired with cynically grizzled wacko Angelo Pappas (scene-stealing Gary Busey), who quickly deduces the gang’s lifestyle from traces of Sex Wax and the fact that they only pull jobs during the summer months. Point Break will hit screens on Christmas Day 2015, within a week of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and there’s a good chance Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight may open that day, too.Somehow director Kathryn Bigelow manages to bring an almost mythic dimension to the barkingly daft premise of straight-laced FBI agent Johnny Utah ( Keanu Reeves) going deep undercover to infiltrate a gang of mystical surfer-dudes who fund their quest for inner enlightenment by robbing banks while disguised as the nations’ former leaders. The film wasn’t without some turbulance - original star Gerard Butler backed out, and fans of the classic original have been vocal about their displeasure with the remake. It was a really symbiotic relationship where we fed off each other’s energy.” He’s trying to teach me Spanish here and there, and I’m trying to teach him a little bit about surfing. He said: “After becoming friends, they have to go in different directions - that’s the tragedy and the beauty of the movie.”Īustrailian star Bracey said: “There’s still that common thread of going after something, finding out who he is, where he belongs in the world and also pushing himself as far as he can to find it.”īracey revealed that the production was a bonding experience for him and Ramirez, who are now close friends. How deeply can you connect to yourself by becoming one with the geological forces of the earth?” Edgar Ramirez in Point Break (image courtesy USA Today)Īctor Ramirez explained how important the central dynamic is to the film. He said: “He uses the thrill as a vehicle to serve what lies behind the rush. Fast & Furious cinematographer Core spoke to USA Today about Ramirez’s interpretation of Bodhi. In the first picture (see above), the relationship between the two central characters was key, and that’s something that new director Ericson Core wants to develop in the sequel. The original 1991 movie quickly became a cult classic, and was an early sign that filmmaker Bigelow could direct action sequences better than anyone. While the original concentrated on surfing, the remake looks to expand the subject matter, incorporating a variety of adrenaline sports, including motorcross, rock climbing, and extreme snowboarding, with the story taking place in an amazing 11 countries. The story centers on undercover FBI agent Utah, who infiltrates a gang of thrill-seeking criminals lead by the charismatic and incredibly principled Bodhi. New pictures shows lead actors Luke Bracey ( The Best of Me) and Édgar Ramirez ( Deliver Us From Evil) taking on the roles of Johnny Utah and Bodhi, respectively, made famous by Keanu Reeves and the late Patrick Swayze. The remake of Kathryn Bigelow’s iconic Point Break looks set to take the action to a whole new level. Luke Bracey in Point Break (image courtesy USA Today) ![]()
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