You might have seen the latest featurette on the real world surfing stunts pulled off for the new version of Point Break on the site a couple of days ago. Here’s the new trailer looking to convince you to give the remake a shot.
Luke Bracey takes over the role originated by Keanu Reeves, that of young FBI agent Johnny Utah sent undercover with a roving group of criminals (this time their interests are expanded to a larger number of extreme sports) who are pulling off daring heists that push their skills to the limit. He meets the charismatic leader, Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez, replacing Patrick Swayze) and soon learns that getting too close could compromise his legal duty.
This time around, the script – written by Kurt Wimmer – aims to give the thieves more story to go along with their expanded repertoire, following a mystical path to enlightenment and using their ill-gotten gains to give back to people. If it all feels more Fast & Furious (mysticism aside) than the original Point Break, that’s the film trying to establish its own identity in the face of claims that it’s unnecessary.
Ericson Core is in the director’s chair with Delroy Lindo, Ray Winstone and Teresa Palmer among the cast. The film will be out on January 8.