Oddly lightweight in cast, as though the theme belonged to some departed race of Hollywood giants, Point Break usefully resists the temptation to act as a vehicle for Patrick Swayze,

The film is a fever show of empty style.

The film tries to show that surfers can be feral and violent in their own way, defending their turf, but even this is a different kind of brutality. It is such a strange generic welding, and is part of what has made the film such an enduring cult gem.

"Point Break is a full-throttle action showcase that capitalises on its ‘90s flare and rides the wave right until the end."