Are These Two 90s Action Movies Connected? Point Break, Terminator 2 & The LA River

[@BubblegumCrash332]

I can't believe i just found this channel. This is amazing it kind of feels like a Adam Curtis documentary

[@sadboi7537]

Yes. Both are connected because they are easily two of the sickest films of all time. Point Break is a masterclass in what an action film/bank heist film is and T2 is, well, T fucking 2.

[@flybeep1661]

Excellently produced video. You earned a new sub and I hope you'll get many more. May the algorithm be on your side.

[@ElevenYearz]

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[@toniraff5488]

This is brilliant! Keep goin'poet. 🤙

[@nikitaaverin]

Well...Cameron was married with Gale Anne Hurd, dropped her for Bigelow "after they broke up". Then dropped Bigelow for Hamilton claiming the same. Then dropped Hamilton for Suzy Amis with the very same claim. All of these stories were heavily rumored in advance. It's really not a secret that Cameron had affairs with actresses/co-workers and replaced them from one project to the next one. The sad thing about this, is that the fantastic "Strange Days" (by Bigelow) was produced by Cameron's production company Lightstorm Entertainment and got more or less no marketing, so it flopped royally. Cameron is a great Director, but as a human being? Not so much.

[@brettbaratheon9776]

Funny enough, Point Break is one of my all time favorite movies. T2 being in that list also obviously.

[@ElevenYearz]

Again, thank you for all the kind comments and DMs on Twitter in response to this video. But now we ask what's next for the channel? I'll be dropping a video soon exploring where we should go and the difficulties that come with making such long form content. If you have any suggestions, please let me know here in the comments. Thanks for watching!

[@versetripn6631]

I can connect HUNDREDS of movies. Interested? Name any 3!

[@NeilEvans-xq8ik]

Toy Story. Robocop. Lord of the Rings.

[@intothebarbican]

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[@christophersampson1982]

Late to the party but..SideKicks, Surf Ninjas and Bio-Dome....go!!​@versetripn6631

[@shilombaba]

@@NeilEvans-xq8ik Easy. Those three movies have sequels, and they have all been watched by at least 10 people who have been alived somewhere in the 90's

[@CurrentKick]

Awesome video and editing! I really like your style. Excited to watch your Last Action Hero video. I'm working on a whole Arnold series, going through all of his films; part History/Essay/Review - Just posted my second one on Conan/Hyborian Age movies (how I found this video). Subbed!

[@wintermute7378]

Omg...I just realized the first Fast And The Furious is just Point Brake with cars...

[@ElevenYearz]

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[@TagardMC]

The smallest of correction but T2 Arnie's Uncle Bob is a T800-model 101. T-100 are the basic skeleton soldiers in the future and T800 were the infiltrators.

[@ElevenYearz]

Good catch, thanks for pointing this out!

[@davidjames579]

Fantastic! I really liked your first one and this also. You create a really good atmosphere, rather than just dryly reeling off information. Aside from the insightful points you make, it's also a very relaxing video to unwind to. Keep it going! To answer your question: The only film I know of where London doubles for L.A is Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Although most of it was shot in L.A. The ACME Factory is actually Dimco Buildings in White City, Shepherd's Bush. This was due to the interior shooting being done at Elstree Studios. Wood Lane Power Station in Shepherd's Bush was also used for a warehouse scene. As a sidenote: As you mentioned Chinatown and the Flood Canals, the conspiracy in RR of the Streetcars being bought up by Road-builders to shut them down so people have to drive on their planned freeway actually was the plot of Robert Towne's never filmed third Chinatown film. As with Chinatown, it's based on a real life conspiracy. Outside of films, the TV Series Episodes was set in L.A. but filmed in London, so worth a look. One example is Matt LeBlanc's Malibu Beach House actually being in Mill Hill, and outside of London the very Californian looking Updown Court in Windlesham, Surrey serves as an L.A mansion.

[@ElevenYearz]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@NoNameNo.5]

Michael Manns HEAT is an accurate depiction of the hollowness of LA

[@ElevenYearz]

Love Heat 🖤

[@xtrachrisb488]

Good editing, good writing, good narration. Deserving of more views

[@ElevenYearz]

Cheers!

[@davehandelman2832]

Omg your videos are SOOOOO HYPNOTIC!!! I could listen to you FOREVER!!! 🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ElevenYearz]

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[@sethobregon4100]

Another well-articulated video analysis. I like the way you cut the scenes together and tie in emotion in between. I'll look forward to more of these longer videos. I know they're a lot of work but we appreciate all the effort.💯 Keep up the good work mate.

[@ElevenYearz]

Cheers dude, it really is a lot of research, writing, editing, compositing, etc. But comments like yours make it all worth it 🖤

[@sethobregon4100]

@ElevenYearz I'll be honest: The smooth British accent elevates the video from an objective thought analysis to an intellectual thesis.🧠👌 It keeps me watching. "What other insightful statements will he make about this topic?"🤔 As Americans, we see the British as sophisticated intellectuals.🧐 When narrating the same content, I find myself paying more attention to British chaps than American blokes.😆🤷‍♂️💯👍...but I digress. Keep up the good work. I'll await the next one.🤟😎

[@jamesskinnercouk]

You have a very hypnotic style to your work here, amazing art my man (it reminds me of LSOO “like stories of old”).

[@ElevenYearz]

Thanks for the kind words. I’m still figuring out my approach to these videos, glad you like it

[@jamesskinnercouk]

@@ElevenYearz You seem to be experienced considering how well you've put together the footage. Looking forward to more of your creations.

[@michaelottway6553]

Very good narration and editing, and athmosphere too. Well done

[@shilombaba]

Second video, second excellent video. I see you are back ? very good news.

[@crazymage9636]

Can't wait for the next one👍

[@ElevenYearz]

2 years late, but they're up now with more incoming...

[@szelek78]

I Love your Videos ! Its simply the best thing I've seen on KZbin in months ! Please keep on doing that :)

[@ElevenYearz]

Cheers! Trying to find the time to make more

[@streathamrovers6079]

Wasn't expecting that hit of South London nostalgia

[@johnnymacd7281]

I've only just found your channel and disappointed to find that you have so few videos. You have some great talent, so well written, fascinating insights and opinions and fantastic narration. You deserve far more recognition, would love more movie pieces

[@ElevenYearz]

Thanks! Working on some new stuff as we speak

[@johnnymacd7281]

Fantastic news, subscribed

[@bodilveibaek]

Watched 2 of your videos now. They are fantastic! Some of the most thoughtful film critiques I've so far encountered online, and satisfyingly casting a much wider net, while solidly leading back to the originnal subject matter and expanding it with insight and imagination. Well done sir!

[@ElevenYearz]

Thank you for the positive feedback!

[@AJVANBAKKER]

Keep making them.

[@mikeyp2277]

God damn, I'm usually happy with some freeze dried movie vlog, but he springs this serious gourmet shit on us!

[@ElevenYearz]

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[@ChristophersRants]

I've been a fan of these movies since childhood, having been born and raised in Los Angeles where they were filmed. I've visited that location many times for different reasons.

[@StalkingPigeon]

Wow… just… wow… you deserve an award for you documenting. You have a romanticized approach towards the material you present. I would like to discuss a project with you if you have time. You’re absolutely captivating and inspiring; a much needed and refreshing documentarian and worthy of the praise guaranteed to come in the future. Eleven Yearz will become a household name Echoed back and forth from both sides of the pond! Again, truly master class!

[@ninfilms]

Great documentary on both great films that changed cinema. T2 with the introduction of CGI. Point Break was the introduction of convincing the world that Keanu Reeves is a great action star.

[@johncastle1984]

2:57 YO!!!!!! HOLD UP!!!!!!! *"IS THIS THE VAMPIRE MOVIE ????? I seen as a Kid ?? WHERE A COWBOY GOT BIT BY A MOSQUITO????"* UPDATE: HOLY SHIT! IT IS IS !!!!!! I been *looking* for this *Movie* My *Whole Life!!!* HAHA!HA!!! I never knew the *name* of it. I *Swear* to *God* I thought it was *John Travolta* that got *bit* by that *Mosquito* and I was looking for it and couldn't find it. I remember leaving messages on *forums* *"Hey does anybody know of a Vampire movie where a Cowboy got bitten by a Mosquito and he get's abducted by Vampiries?"* And I thought it was *Lance Henrikson* and I couldn't find it either. Damn that's Fucking *INSANE!* Dude You're a *Life Savor* Man! THANK YOU

[@meatwax]

It was the 90s. Stuff was pretty awesome. I miss the 90s.

[@crazymage9636]

I believe i seen some GTA 5 water physics

[@hansjuker8296]

Utah sees Bodi's eyes and realizes he still cares about him, even though he's a bad guy. So he doesn't attack him. The T-800 pulls the shotgun out and points it at the wreckage, but realizing its only a tire, and is no threat, he doesn't attack it. Awesome way of looking at their divorce.

[@ElevenYearz]

Cheers!

[@kirk0respite]

Do a video comparing point break with the fast and the furious

[@ElevenYearz]

Lol imagine

[@influxus]

I really enjoyed this great work., thanks you! The YT algorithm is getting so much better at recommending channels I actually like. Started with your Last Action Hero and now this one which gave me so much nostalgia for films ive always loved. That track you use in the opening credits and throughout is brilliant. Can you ID it for me ?

[@ElevenYearz]

Thank you the kind words. Yes, the opening track is an edited version of 'Love On The Beach' by Mark Isham, featured on the Point Break soundtrack.

[@relwalretep]

Wondering why you didn't cover Strange Days more than you did (I find it the singularly defining US cyberpunk movie). Story by Cameron (and cowritten by him), directed by Bigelow. There's something weird about it, and in my mind that leans a little towards the story of The Abyss which iirc Cameron is on record somewhere as saying it was a bit of a simple for his and Bigelow's relationship collapse. Also, it has almost always been near impossible to get a physical copy of Strange Days, or find it streaming, at least here in Australia. Has always made me wonder. Anyway, another great essay. Been years since I've seen PB, will have to dig it out and give it another spin. Thanks!

[@ElevenYearz]

Yeah I'm thinking a Strange Days rewatch is on the cards for this evening

[@leejohnstone894]

Getting Point Break wasn't exactly easy. His role in My Private Idaho got him the role in Point Break. Kathryn Bigelow watch My Private Idaho and thought that's who I want for Johnny Utah. However convincing the executives at Largo entertainment wasn't easy. They had to sell the idea to Fox executives and they said Keanu Reeves he does comedy films no he's wrong for the part. However Kathryn Bigelow had a secret weapon....her then husband James Cameron and through him Keanu Reeves won the part of Johnny Utah. Now casting Patrick Swayze that was a no brainer. Although he had never played a villain before he was just off the success of Ghost and the biggest actor on the planet at the time. So he guarantee bums in seats. Point Break became the biggest summer blockbuster of 1991

[@Daniel-fq5vq]

Where have you been dude? Waiting on something new!

[@ElevenYearz]

Soon hopefully.

[@ElevenYearz]

OK back...

[@furzedowner]

if it weren't for jurassic park releasing on yhe same day (and thus absolutely eclipsing it), this film would be talked about a *lot* more...

[@vincenzomarsden9259]

@ElevenYearz got any more coming out? Really enjoyed your take on Last Action Hero and this. I grew up in California and all three of these films feel like a part of me.

[@ElevenYearz]

Currently working on a few videos at the moment!

[@wheelskis]

From the footage you displayed, Old Kent still does not resemble LA. Although some similarities present (overpass, drive thru, etc.), there is apparently way more walkability and pedestrian focused thinking for city planning than the absurd mess of LA and its car-focused history.

[@ElevenYearz]

True, there are some sections of OKR that are pedestrianised, but there are others that feel like you're on a giant dual carriageway primarily focused on automobiles. But yes, it's nowhere near the car-centric sprawl of LA, it's just the closest we have.

[@wheelskis]

@@ElevenYearz consider yourself lucky 😂 enjoyed the video. Thanks for making it.

[@primusdragon]

What's the name of the songs used in your documentary? I really enjoyed the ambience they created and i'd love to listen to them fully

[@ElevenYearz]

There's a playlist on my profile

[@primusdragon]

@@ElevenYearz Thank you so much, i haven't dug, sorry

[@StalkingPigeon]

31:56 STANDING OVATION!!!!

[@ElevenYearz]

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[@jmalmsten]

I do wonder sometimes, if Hollywood people forget that you don't have to get married to all people you date. Or is it a religious thing? No pre-marital sex and all that?

[@TupDigital]

Isnt Arnold a T-800 model in T2? I thought it was 800 and 1000 models.

[@ElevenYearz]

Good spot, T-800 I misspoke 😓

[@snowymatrix]

Point Break is one of my favourite films and i don't agree that there was possibly a gay romance between the characters. Johnny Utah fell in love with the surfing lifestyle not Bodhi the man. I'll remind you that Utah was a high school American football star before a knee injury ruined his dream and he had to settle for being a lawyer and joining the FBI. In surfing and sky diving he reconnected with his adventures soul and he absolutely loved it. It was what he was missing in his boring suit wearing life. I'll also remind you that he tossed that bs FBI badge into the sea and we learn he now surfs every day. kzbin.infoGMN7Eal7NNw?feature=share

[@Laissez-faire402]

Did you really have to include clips from the awful 4K color corrected version of T2 when talking about its blue tint? :( Edit: I spoke too soon. Still, it's so ugly!

[@ElevenYearz]

True, but if ever a movie was to justify having AI upscaling it would be T2 due to its subject matter 🤖

[@99csmith]

😮!!!

[@versetripn6631]

I stopped after 1 minute cuz you included 'The Core' with it's emergency L.A. River shuttle landing, which TOTALLY mirrors the "Miracle on the Hudson" landing shown in 'Sully'. An insidiously "Inverted" variant of that story was the Denzel 'No Happy Ending' film ''Flight', a full movie mirror of the Hanks hero flick. Clue: The Commander of the Shuttle in 'The Core' plays a Union rep in 'Flight'...(and Star Trek reboot Cpt. Pike). Also, 'Repo Man' contains a sequence (ball bat/whiplash) in the same tube-lit tunnel where T-800 crashed a cop car after chasing Kyle and Sarah in 'The Terminator'. I'm not yet certain if you've included 'Drive' with Ryan Gosling? During his moment on the L.A. river, a song plays with lyrics kinda sorta mentioning a "a real Hero". Flight 1549 Capt. Sullenberger.

[@pauljamieson4210]

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