Point of No Return [Blu-ray]

"Point of No Return" is a 1993 thriller that has since become a classic in the genre. This Blu-ray release of the film is a must-have for fans of action-packed thrillers, particularly those with a strong female lead.The film follows the story of Maggie, a young woman who is recruited by a secret government agency to become a skilled assassin. As she embarks on her dangerous new career, Maggie must navigate dangerous obstacles and fight for her life.One of the standout features of "Point of No Return" is the performance of its lead actress, Bridget Fonda. Her portrayal of Maggie is both compelling and nuanced, showing a range of emotions that make her character relatable and engaging. She handles the physical demands of the role with ease, making for a believable and exciting action hero.The film's plot is also well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers engaged. The pacing is tight, with plenty of action and suspense to keep the audience on the edge of their seat. The supporting cast, including Gabriel Byrne and Harvey Keitel, deliver solid performances that add to the film's overall appeal.In terms of the Blu-ray release itself, the picture and sound quality are both outstanding. The high-definition transfer truly brings out the film's impressive visuals, and the sound mix is immersive and impactful. The release also includes a number of bonus features, including behind-the-scenes featurettes and interviews with the cast and crew.In conclusion, "Point of No Return" on Blu-ray is a must-have for fans of classic action thrillers. Its engaging plot, strong female lead, and impressive action sequences make it a standout in the genre. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting and entertaining viewing experience.

5 star movie , just enough action to make it great and a little bit of romance. Definitely edge of your seat action.

Excelente película

Before Jennifer Garner’s “Alias” became a household name, there was Bridget Fonda’s Action/Thriller “Point of No Return.” Based on the French film “Nikita” by director Luc Besson in 1990, this 1993 Warner Bros. remake stars Hollywood royalty Bridget Fonda (Doc Hollywood) in a dark, stylish and romantic action/drama that takes place in Washington D.C. where we meet the film’s protagonist “Maggie,” (Fonda), a lost soul running with a tough inner-city gang. Suddenly, one night in a convenience store her life changes forever. During a violent shootout with police after breaking into a pharmacy, a drug-addicted Maggie fatally shoots an officer. Instantly captured and put on Death Row, unbeknownst to this female anti-hero, she is being evaluated by a shadowy government agent “Bob” played by Gabriel Byrne (Into the West) who saves Maggie from the death chamber by faking her death. When Maggie awakens from what she thought was certain death, she is shocked and furious to discover that she has been recruited as a government assassin against her will. Maggie is out of time and out of options, her only choice, to play along with the twisted Cat and Mouse Game or die. Under the watchful eye of her handler Bob and a kind surrogate mother figure “Amanda” played by Anne Bancroft (The Graduate), Maggie is transformed into a superbly-trained and dangerously beautiful government assassin. Tasked with a number of covert assignments, Maggie operates under the code name “Nina” after her favorite singer, Nina Simone. Working under unofficial cover as a computer expert with the alias “Claudia,” Maggie travels to Los Angeles and takes up residence at Venice Beach where she meets a young, charming photographer “J.P.” played by Dermot Mulroney (Young Guns) who connects with her at the store and over dinner they fall madly in love. It is here that Maggie finds herself and desperately begins to seek a new life away from the lie that she’s living as a contract killer for Uncle Sam. I found this movie to be decent for a relatively unknown action thriller of the 90’s. 1993 was ruled by summer blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Free Willy and The Fugitive. However, “Point of No Return” makes for an entertaining spy thriller with a powerful female heroine, Bridget Fonda who is front and center in a role traditionally garnered by leading men. Bridget Fonda combines the femininity of Sandra Bullock in Speed and the tough-as-nails action star flare of Sigourney Weaver in Aliens. The film is Rated-R for language, violence and sex but I found most the sex scenes quite tame compared to the almost pornographic portrayals of today. 1993 was a more conservative time and if a film like this was released now, it would probably get a PG-13 rating. I would have like to have seen more interviews with the cast on the Special Features rather than limited Production Notes and a Trailer. Overall, it’s still a very good movie.

Excellent movie.

...Bridget Fonda comes nowhere close to Anne Parillaud's brilliant performance in the French original "Nikita". It retains the plot of the original, up to the final job, but it remains a glossy Hollywood remake of the gritty original. It's actually not that bad, but for people who don't like subtitles, it's worth viewing it first, and then following it with The Real Thing.

Difficult to choose between this movie and the original French version: Nikita … La Femme Nikita was a long-running television offshoot series.This is a great, action-packed movie with a splendid cast. The DVD was in perfect condition (as was the case).

Bridget Fonda is every bit as good an actress as Jane, especially in thrillers such as this. Do not be put off with the 18 classification; there is violence, but by modern standards it should have a 15, not an 18.

Used to have this on video. So bought as a replacement on dvd. The transformation of Bridget's character is great.How she moves on from her previous life is portrayed very well. As it was obviously very hard. A very different enjoyable film.

La Femme Nikita was already a cult movie so attempting a remake was a risk. They have pulled it off and this is certainly a classic that will still be watched for years to come.Having been left hanging in mid-air,.. when is someone going to finish this story,.. could they? If there was ever a sequel it would have to be pretty sharp to stay with the impact of the original film.