Keanu Reeves Gets Emotional Recalling ‘Point Break’ Co-Star Patrick Swayze While Fielding Fascinating Questions From Fans

Mar 16, 2023 by apost team

Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze are two Hollywood legends who starred together in the 1991 action-thriller, “Point Break.” Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the film has become a cult classic and a fan favorite for its exhilarating action sequences, intense performances and thought-provoking themes.

At the heart of “Point Break” is the dynamic between Reeves and Swayze’s characters. Reeves plays Johnny Utah, an FBI agent tasked with infiltrating a gang of surfers suspected of being behind a string of bank robberies. Swayze plays Bodhi, the charismatic leader of the surfer gang who becomes a mentor and friend to Utah. As Utah becomes more and more embedded in the surfers’ world, he begins to question his loyalties and his own identity, leading to a climactic showdown between him and Bodhi.

Reeves and Swayze deliver captivating performances in “Point Break,” with Reeves bringing a youthful energy and earnestness to Utah, while Swayze imbues Bodhi with a magnetic charm and a sense of danger. Their on-screen chemistry is palpable, and their scenes together crackle with tension and emotion.

Beyond the central relationship between Utah and Bodhi, “Point Break” also explores themes of adrenaline addiction, existentialism and the search for meaning in life. The film’s iconic surfing and skydiving scenes are not just thrilling spectacles but also serve as metaphors for the characters’ desire to push the boundaries of what is possible and find a sense of transcendence.

More than three decades after its release, “Point Break” continues to captivate audiences with its blend of high-octane action, complex characters and philosophical themes. While Reeves went on to star in many memorable films, Swayze’s life came to a tragic end after he passed from cancer in 2009. In 2023, Reeves paid tribute to Swayze during a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with some touching words.

On Mar. 4, 2023, Reeves hosted an AMA session on Reddit and fielded a number of interesting questions from his fans. His answers were exactly what one would expect from the star known to be one of the nicest celebrities in Hollywood. He peppered his responses with humor, politeness, enthusiasm and humility, such as to one question from moderator Sno0pyBo0, who said:

“We appreciate your work in some of the most incredible movies of all time. We also admire you for your kindness, generosity, and everything that makes you awesome! My question for you is: What’s something awesome that someone did for YOU recently? :)”

Reeves responded: 

“Hi Sno0pyBo0… you calling me awesome was the most recent example of something awesome someone did for me… and then a few weeks back my motorcycle broke down and a friend of mine walked me through how to fix it over Facetime.”

Some other intriguing questions included what was No. 1 on his bucket list. He replied, “the #1s change but today let’s go with sailing across an ocean.” He was also asked what his favorite foods were. He listed “Shepherd’s pie… macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and honey sandwich.” 

Another fascinating poser came from user an0rak343, who asked:

“If aliens came to Earth, would you accept the responsibility of being the first to contact them?”

Reeves answered:

“Heck yea. How’s it going? How was your trip? You hungry? Want anything to drink?”

When asked what were some things he was most passionate about, Reeves replied:

“I like me some motorcycles, typewriters, Japanese whisky, playing in the band, learning, reading, and some fine red wine.”

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Naturally, many of the questions posed pertained to films as well as his long and storied acting career. 

One fan asked the star if he had ever considered acting in a musical. Reeves responded:

“Yes, I would love to be in a musical… but I can’t sing so I’m not sure anybody else would want me in a musical.. but I sure would try. I mean I could sing, but not really well. I can always dream…”

He also answered a question about which two movies he would watch on a long-haul flight. He said “...AAAAAAAHHHHHHH…today…let’s go with ‘A Clockwork Orange’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz.’”

As for whether he had kept any items on the set of some of his famous films, he named a few trinkets.

“The watch and wedding ring from ‘John Wick,’ a sword from ‘47 Ronin,’ and the first red pill that the Wachowskis ever gave me.

When asked which of his films was his favorite to work on, he included “Point Break” as one of them: “I’ve been very fortunate to work on a few films that have changed my life. I can’t pick just one. But here are a few – ‘River’s Edge,’ ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,’ ‘Matrix trilogy,’ ‘The Devil’s Advocate,’ ‘A Scanner Darkly,’ ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Point Break,’ ‘John Wick.’”

“Point Break” came up again when a fan asked what his favorite memories were from his time filming the iconic movie. Instead of listing a specific moment, Reeves cited his legendary co-star Swayze.

“Working with Patrick Swayze. He was a gentleman and a total pro, a movie star, an inspiration,” Reeves said.

Unsurprisingly, the AMA session proved once again just what a stand-up guy Reeves is and how much he definitely deserves the title of Hollywood’s nicest celebrity.

What do you think of all the insights Reeves gave about his life in the AMA session? Are you a fan of “Point Break” as well? Let us know and be sure to pass this on to friends, family and all the Keanu Reeves fans you know.