Peter Iliff Says He's Writing 'Point Break 2'
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And now I present you with the day's most awesomest story: Peter Iliff will write and direct a Point Break 2! Ever since watching Hot Fuzz last month, I couldn't help but began craving more Point Break. Though it's been a whopping 16 years since the original arrived in theaters (wow, I feel old), Iliff, who was anxious to move from writing to directing, decided the best way to do so would be to use the sequel to his very first script as his directorial debut. While in Singapore scouting locations, Iliff talked up the long-awaited sequel admitting that "there was some worry that re-visiting the characters I wrote back in 1987 would infuriate fans of the original chapter." Nah, I dig it -- my only concern is that Patrick Swayze might be a bit too old to kick some serious ass.
In the original, Keanu Reeves played a law enforcement agent who goes undercover as a surfer dude in an attempt to expose a gang of bank robbers, led by that hunk from Dirty Dancing. The film itself felt long (even though it was only 2 hours), but some of the action sequences (tell me you don't love that skydiving scene toward the end) rocked. For the sequel (which will be produced by the Singapore-based company RGM films for roughly $30 million), Iliff says it will pick up with Bodhi (Swayze's character) on the run and hiding out in South-east Asia. Yeah, I didn't think that stupid wave killed him at the end of the last one either. As far as Reeves and Swayze go, Iliff says they've been contacted, but there's no word on whether they'll star; as of now, the plan is to cast Asian actors in the main roles. Hey, I'm fine with that, so long as Bodhi doesn't all of a sudden become Asian. That would be odd. Supposedly, Point Break 2 will be released toward the end of next year.
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5-14-2007 @ 4:30PM
Enrique said...
Utah! Get Me 2!
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5-14-2007 @ 4:33PM
Enrique said...
Point Break: Get Me 2!
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5-14-2007 @ 6:01PM
Tweeder said...
Little hand says it's time to rock and roll.
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5-15-2007 @ 11:22AM
vacelts said...
As long as it's not one of those Warner Brothers direct-to-DVD movies, I'm interested.
http://redlightnaps.wordpress.com/2007/05/03/direct-to-dvd/
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5-15-2007 @ 6:31PM
AlanW said...
Has anyone watched the original point break with "rifftrax"?
Comedy gold at rifftrax.com
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5-21-2007 @ 1:59PM
Glen Arkadieff said...
To Peter Iliff,
If you are reading this or if someone who knows him is reading this, please pass this onto Peter. My name is Glen Arkadieff. Last year I had contacted Patrick Swayze while he was performing in the 'Guys and Dolls' theatre shows in West End, London. I contacted him regarding the outline of a script and plot which I had created for a possible ‘Point Break 2’ sequel. I showed Patrick for consideration as a possible collaboration, which I strongly feel is highly visible.
The news which has just been announced is alarmingly starting to sound like the copy which I had shown to Patrick. Please be advised that if things begins to have a bad odour of a rip off, I will have no other choice but to pursue matters legally. I advise RGM to investigate where this sudden revival in a sequel has come from. If this new sequel has anything to do with the copy which I had created and shown in confidence, I also advise you to stop immediately and get in contact.
Regards
Glen Arkadieff
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5-26-2007 @ 11:43AM
Michael Adams said...
I hope you don't ruin a great movie... But i have to admitt I would like to audition for it. I look like bodhisattva's kid. I am twenty five years old same age as Reeves in point break
You guys should also try and get the original director as well. Her women touch is what added the sprituality to the film.(That was such a huge part of the film! Not just the action) I would also put the same music that was used in the opening of the movie and the skydiving scenes. Some tastefull flashbacks would also be nice. Tell patrick to start lifting!~PEACE
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6-01-2007 @ 6:29PM
Peter Iliff said...
Point Break Indo is coming, and please somebody tell this Mr. Glen Arkadieff that Mr. Swayze did not approach us about a story, and there is no rip-off. Does Mr. Arkadieff actually believe the creator of the original would not have any ideas of him own on how to continue the story? As a longtime warrior of the Hollywood screen business, I understand how upsetting it is when you dedicate time and energy to a concept, only to find that ship has sailed. You have my sympathies, my writing brother. I sought out the rights last summer, looking to do a 22 episode TV remake of the original. But the rights were a bitch to find, Fox no longer had them. Then my reps discovered former Largo Biz Affairs Exec Chris Taylor had them. My agency, Endeavor, brought Mr. Taylor in, who said he was interested in equity financing the film with Singapore money. Then the idea struck that Bodhi would have survived, and fled off the grid to Indo, the last frontier of surfing. A particular smash and grab crime is rampant in that region, and suddenly the idea of a new Johnny Utah-type hero emerged. A pro surfer from the mean streets of Oxnard, who used to surf Pt. Magu, who after blowing his sponsorship, decides to join the Navy. He becomes a hero working the dangerous boarding teams that intercept vessels in the gulf. After his hitch, he is courted by a corporate Navy of mercs, who are out to stop a crew of criminals called the Bush Administration. It seems Bodhi, and his Asian son, have a new crew, and reason to get back into business. Our hero comes to understand this -- and the reason yet revealed as to why God might have spared Bodhi from that Bell's Beach wave. Our hero becoes conflicted between his heart and a dark mercenary code of conduct. This is a stand alone movie, that happens to feature Swayze's old character 17 years later. We might not even call it Point Break 2. What is important is that spirit and fun of the original shine through. Wish us luck. We won't begin shooting until Indonesia's dry season 2nd quarter of '08. That gives a first timer like me plenty of time to prepare, surround myself with only the best key positions, and get it right. What is important to remember, is everybody involved dearly loved the orginal. Chris Taylor mortgaged his house to get the rights and save Universal from making a cheesy direct to video disaster. We have our hearts in this. Mr. Swayze did not bring me anybody's story. In fact, he has no deal at the time, but I have been invited to his ranch for a cattle drive later this month. This story is my own, and I hope Mr. Glen Arkadieff can be at peace with that, and support us. --Peter Iliff
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6-01-2007 @ 6:41PM
Peter Iliff said...
Please forgive my spelling errors. That was a stream of consciousness reply. The idea of plagerism got me jacked up, and I was hellbent to tap out the truth of the matter to my accuser. I welcome comments from Point Break fans to peteriliff@mac.com. Peace. --Peter
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6-18-2007 @ 9:56PM
Jennifer Denofre said...
Hi Patrick,
I really love Dirty Dancing. I wish he could teach me to dance.
Jennifer
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6-18-2007 @ 9:57PM
Jennifer Denofre said...
I like Dirty Dancing so much. I wish he could teach me to dance.
Jennifer
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6-21-2007 @ 12:12AM
Michael Adams said...
GOOD LUCK!
Point break has been my favorite movie since I was a kid and in many ways I have based many things in my life from it. I believe that if you want to capture the “spirit” and “fun” of the original you should look closely at the original and borrow as much as you can get away with. I think capturing the ocean through good cinematography, having good music, and realizing that bodhi stood for something other than getting “radical” are important topics. Furthermore, I feel one of the mane reasons Point Break was so successful was it had great characters that everyone gravitated to… “And of course, a great story.”
Seriously though, get the original director at all costs. She’ll be able to make all the right cuts. She is a good balance for the film and will bring out what it needs to be authentic. I believe that Katherine will not settle for some lame shit and strive for a real, true, and complete movie that will get everyone’s cosmic as well as adrenaline juices flowing.~PEACE
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7-07-2007 @ 2:18PM
wiley said...
Wiley's Point Break 2 audition!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1c1M3BMfjpo
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7-23-2007 @ 2:58PM
Quarterback Punk said...
Point Break 1 is by far one of the greatest and most influential movies of all time. I agree with Michael. You must capture the original spirit and fun from PB1. There was a certain lifestyle that Bodhi and his crew lived which MUST be captured as well. I must say, PB2 must include Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. Without them, there's no point of making Point Break 2. With that being said, the movie title should NOT change either. In addition, the movie should take place in where ever he "paddled" to at the end of PB1 and should then move back to California where the original movie took place. It's going to be tough making PB2 after many of PB1's characters died. Nothing is worse than when a sequel has nothing to do with the previous movie i.e. Live Free or Die Hard, Rocky XI, etc.
Good luck to the makers of Point Break 2. Good luck to Peter Iliff, Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves.
Jake - Jersey Shore, NJ
PS - Bring back the Red Hot Chilli Peppers guys for a quick scene!
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7-23-2007 @ 3:02PM
Quarterback Punk said...
The other movie in mind which was terrible: Fast & Furios - Tokyo Drift. Come on!! The entire movie was based in Tokyo. It was terrible!
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