Keanu Reeves : Point Break revisited

Perhaps years from now when the embers have long died in the twilight from our existence, an acient civilization will discover our remnants. What will they think? Well, I think its safe to say that if they get there hands, tentacles, or whatever appendage they have at their disposal on the greatness that is the movie Point Break. I believe they will trace the DNA of the dust that is Keanu Reeves and bring him back to life after witnessing this performance. That should give you comfort. It certainly gives me mine.

Sure, you can argue that Patrick Swayze is equally dominant and you would be wrong. Patrick was at his zenith in Roadhouse, not in Point Break. Although his character, Bodhi, is the macho searcher thief we all seek within ourselves. Besides his best scenes were with a mask on thus tainting the performance.

The mask however did not stop Keanu. Keanu has had more popular and demanding roles that subsequently fell to him after this gem was released in the year 1991. The Matrix and the movie with the bomb laden bus were also cool but had none of the kaleidoscope of dialogue that marked this triumphant cinematic achievement. If you have the means, I suggest you get two copies. One to view and one for the time capsule. Who knows, you may be the preserver of the essence that will inspire a galactic Renaissance.