POINT BREAK (1991)/ ROAD HOUSE (1989)
Summerization: The Patrick Swayze Combo. First, Crazy Swayze rolls into town as the philosophy spouting martial artist bouncer, ready to reunite with his mentor, Sam Elliot, and clean up the town, starting at the bar. Chaos ensues. Next, Swayze returns as Bodhi, the philosophical surfer skydiver guru of a band of bank robbers who make the mistake of thinking Keanu Reeves is down. Chaos ensues.
Why They're Awesome: Swayze is a fucking badass in both films. He probably kicks more ass in Road House but you'd want to hang out with him more in Point Break. At least he surfs more in that one. Anyway, both movies have the boobs and the guns. One has karate, the other has skydiving. One has surfing, the other has skinny dipping. The biggest difference probably is the co-stars. Keanu Reeves or Sam Elliot. They should make a movie. Gary Busey is also in Point Break and delightfully heading down the path of insanity in his career. He's awesome. But, Road House has Terry Funk, and if anybody knows who that is, your mind is blown. Lori Petty is hot in Point Break, and there's some nice blondes in Road House. Road House also has the infamous throat-ripping out scene and Swayze teaches us pain don't hurt. Oh, and now Point Break was directed by an Oscar Winning Director. Yep.
Quote: "Utah! Get me two!" (Point Break) and "A polar bear fell on me." (Road House)
Best Time To Watch: Depends on which you watch first. You could check out Point Break in the morning, maybe with breakfast?, or early afternoon. Follow it up with Road House late evening. With or after dinner works fine.
Quality: 4 of 5 wave caught (Point Break). 4 of 5 throats ripped (Road House).
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