Not a remake.

Rating: 4/10 (3 February 2017)

Maybe I am narrow minded but there a number of films I don't thinks should ever be re-made. Point Break is one of them. The makers of this film seem to agree as the absolute bare minimum of lip service was made to link this with the original. So I can easily review this film on its own merits
This film is all about the set pieces. They are fantastic and you get a lot for your money, snow boarding, surfing, sky diving, etc.
The problem is there is hardly any story. This film is like a series of glossy Car Commercials. Pretty but ultimately boring.
The characters are very flat and insipid. The director relies on gimmicks like funny accents, six packs and body tattoos in lieu of any proper characterisation.
For this film to succeed you really need to get on board with the protagonists, which is difficult when they are such unlike-able, sanctimonious douche bags.
This was an OK action film to have on in the back ground whilst you do something else.