Point Break
Kathryn BigelowsPoint Breakhas an unusually mystifying ending for a high-concept action movie.
There are plenty of shootouts and foot chases, but the heart of the movie is its bromance.
Patrick Swayze plays Bodhi, the gangs charismatic leader, who spends his loot on extreme sports like skydiving.
Utah ends up being so charmed by Bodhi that he has second thoughts about bringing him in.
This unique hero/villain dynamic leads to a thought-provoking ending.
Point Breakwas met with positive reviews, mostly praising Reeves and Swayzes chemistry, and it connected with audiences.
The movie was a box office success, and its since gained a cult following.
Thefinal scene ofPoint Breakis still discussed today.
Utah decides to let Bodhi go and throws his FBI badge into the ocean.
The majority ofPoint Breakis a pulpy popcorn action adventure, but this moment is surprisingly enigmatic.
Bigelow ends Utah and Bodhis friendship on an ambiguous note with some unanswered questions.
Why Did Utah Let Bodhi Go?
But he didnt let Bodhi go at the end of the movie just because they were good friends.
As Utah arrived at the beach, Bodhi begged him not to take him in.
The fabled 50-Year Storm had begun and Bodhi asked Utah to let him surf its once-in-a-lifetime waves.
This showed that, despite their differences, mutual respect still existed between Utah and Bodhi.
Did Bodhi Survive The Final Wave?
He doesnt get a scenery-chewing death scene because this is much more affecting.
The audiences view ofBodhis final surfing stuntis the same as Utah’s perspective.
But, given the size and ferocity of the waves, death is the most likely outcome.
Even for a surfer as experienced and daring as Bodhi, the chances of survival would be slim.
Just as he found that wave in Australia, Utah found him.
Why Did Utah Throw His FBI Badge In The Ocean?
After letting Bodhi go, Utah threw his FBI badge into the ocean.
Tossing important government-issued identification into the ocean is a common trope in action cinema.
Of course, after letting a notorious criminal walk free, he probably wouldve been fired anyway.
Screenwriter W. Peter Iliff even tried to get a TV series off the ground that would continue the story.
His bodys not been found.
Hes [been reported] dead for years.
The sequel series wouldn’t have centered onKeanu Reeves’s iconic characterbut instead was to be about Utahs daughter.
The final scene reinforces the strength of this bromance.
In their final confrontation, Utah and Bodhi dont fight to the death; they talk through their issues.
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