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victorhjklFeb 8, 2016

Point Break has some cliches and predictable scenes, but the sports scenes are good (although it might seen like a boring sports documentary for some people) I think the movie accomplish his idea, and has an interesting interpretation of thePoint Break has some cliches and predictable scenes, but the sports scenes are good (although it might seen like a boring sports documentary for some people) I think the movie accomplish his idea, and has an interesting interpretation of the nature factors.… Expand

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horcrux2007Dec 26, 2015

I sincerely hope the original Point Break is much different than this lifeless, hippy-dippy, overblown Mountain Dew commercial. I've never seen the original movie, so I have no bias towards it. Based on the movie's own merit's, the PointI sincerely hope the original Point Break is much different than this lifeless, hippy-dippy, overblown Mountain Dew commercial. I've never seen the original movie, so I have no bias towards it. Based on the movie's own merit's, the Point Break remake is laughably awful. In Point Break, a rookie FBI agent tracks down a group of extreme athletes who go around the world carrying out crimes in unusual and life-threatening ways; they plan to do a series of near-impossible stunts called the Ozaki 8 in hopes of reaching spiritual enlightenment. At least, that was the plot for about ten minutes before the movie devolves into a series of party scenes and surprisingly dull extreme sports clips that could have been easily viewed on YouTube, all set to irritating club music. It takes a special director to make BASE jumping and cliff diving this boring. Ericson Core builds as little suspense as possible in his action set pieces and instead films admittedly well-shot highlights reels for the action scenes. Any sort of suspense conjured up is because of the great cinematography because the characters are so flat and annoying that you almost wish they would get killed off. Everyone in this movie acts stoned out of their mind. All they do is spit faux-philosophical nonsense which gets tiring after the first twenty minutes. It gets laughable towards the end of the movie with lines like "Ideas are strong. But not as strong as a whaling ship," and no amount of context will make that line any less ridiculous. The unbearable dialog, muddled plot and dull characters makes this Point Break remake utterly pointless. If you're not a fan of remakes, this will make you reach your breaking point.… Expand

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DontBeNastyDec 26, 2015

Just go to youtube and watch proffessional extreme sports videos. They don't have the "story" nor the "actors". You will have more fun. At the end of the day this movie is just a dumb compilation of extreme sports videos.

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TheKavehJDec 27, 2015

You can basically break Point Break down into two parts. One part is the action scenes. The other is the non-action scenes. Sure, there is a lot of action in some of the scenes, but the scenes with no action make you wish you were out of the theatre.

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themovieguy123Mar 13, 2016

This movie just went stunt to stunt and all of it was on the trailer. It looked like they didn't hire actors but instead just stuntmen. i believe that if this wasn't called point break it would have been better.

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NiweeraMar 25, 2016

Life changing film of course... The point of enlightenment is leaving all behind. Ozaki 8 or whatever it is it means leaving all behind. In this film the reference to enlightenment is taken from Buddhism and the words "Bodhi" and "Samsara"Life changing film of course... The point of enlightenment is leaving all behind. Ozaki 8 or whatever it is it means leaving all behind. In this film the reference to enlightenment is taken from Buddhism and the words "Bodhi" and "Samsara" are also references to Buddhism. "Bodhi" means the enlightenment of wisdom and "Samsara" is what Buddhists call as the wandering cycle of life. Birth, Life and Death and again and again since the person attain "Nibbana" aka Enlightenment. Here it all depicts wrong but somewhat correct since if you want to Be Enlightened you need to leave all behind and go against the system but not being a criminal but being a noble. However, in the end we all must give more than we take...… Expand

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ty92Mar 1, 2020

Wow I just finished watching this movie in 3D. I was thinking man what a masterpiece. How come I've never heard of this movie before. So I was curious what kind of reviews it got. And I am completely shocked at all the negative reviews. IWow I just finished watching this movie in 3D. I was thinking man what a masterpiece. How come I've never heard of this movie before. So I was curious what kind of reviews it got. And I am completely shocked at all the negative reviews. I honestly don't care because these are the same people that rate every trash Marvel movie that comes out a 10/10.. I've never seen the original movie but this one was awesome. It kind of reminded me of some of my other favourite movies. I was thinking while watching it that it reminded me of the first Fast and the Furious film. And it also reminded me of Gone in 60 seconds. The story was good, acting great, action amazing, visuals amazing, 3D was incredible. Everyone needs to watch this in 3D. Haters are going to hate I guess. This is a must own 3D Blu-Ray. It's easily one of the best action movies ever made.… Expand

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Movie-Freak-KKJan 9, 2016

How should i even start the review with ? Besides those decent action scenes, everything about this film is **** The writing,acting,story.......stop remaking films, Hollywood !

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jbrown8989Jan 26, 2016

This movie had an awesome trailer but it did not deliver on the big screen. The plot was just awful and very cheesy. Only reason to watch this movie is to see some of the stunts.

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LeZeeApr 4, 2016

Most deserved remake, but relying on CGI for everything ruined it.

This movie is only about stunts, the story wise, it's a great disappointment. I have seen the old version, for a 90s movie, the actions were fantastic with an awesomeMost deserved remake, but relying on CGI for everything ruined it.

This movie is only about stunts, the story wise, it's a great disappointment. I have seen the old version, for a 90s movie, the actions were fantastic with an awesome story. In this remake I don't know where's the story, the characters were underdeveloped and it rushed towards the end with plenty of high octane action sequences everywhere. This formula won't work all the time like '300' and 'Fury Road', but it's really good for watching in digital 3D.

The story was kind of sameness, but slightly altered, especially about that 8 ordeal and stunts were obviously freshly designed. The graphic works were weak in some parts, it failed to give a natured effect. Yeah, I think CGI is the issue, the movie relied on it for everything.

The cast performances were fine, but a big star in the lead might have given a different result. It's entertaining, but that was not enough these days, especially for a cop movie we expect details, not just physical tricks. IMO its a one time watch movie, or better try the original.

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PipeCJan 23, 2016

In the summer of 1991 when we saw to reach movie theaters an irrational but refined, surprising and addictive action thriller that challenge gravity, we knew that we would have a 123 minutes runtime project full of beautiful sequences ofIn the summer of 1991 when we saw to reach movie theaters an irrational but refined, surprising and addictive action thriller that challenge gravity, we knew that we would have a 123 minutes runtime project full of beautiful sequences of action but with an argument too empty. How wouldn't it be exciting to see Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze acting against good and evil at the same time? Infiltrate a band with eccentric masks and exposure to thousands of dangers?

Now, then, Why do a remake which did not have any impact? Surely it is because we are in the Decade of remakes to revive old films and turn them into masterpieces of genre (Mad Max: Fury Road) as perhaps all this was not the case.

The new version had the opportunity to change this bitter taste that left the first and in order of quality, obviously achievement it. The film had two choices, let yourself go by the absurdity of the original and pass without rhyme or give us a good project with a delicate picture and keep in a new line of action and adventure.

Ericson Core opted to mix all the above mentioned, reducing that bitter taste that left the delivery number one. A risky man Johnny Utah (Luke Bracey) full of strong tattoos and a powerful look comes (no reason, or if a reason is to be youtuber) the FBI to dismantle a group of apparent thieves that affect the entity. After his operation, meets the man leader Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez) a Monsieur Hood of the topicality. What new is see in a 3D aesthetic a motocross race, a beautiful caused collapse, a spectacular flight and each of the 8 extreme challenges that truly are presented in a majestic way.

Bracey or Reeves? Australian decided give it a touch more staff to Utah and its similarity to Utah is very unreasonable. Ramirez actually feels the character and dazzles us with his team at their extreme tests. Palmer is inconstant and is not permanent in her performance, ending in a way too cliche.

Point Break's powerful emotions believe achieve fill a small argument with intense and dizzying risky scenes, that are aesthetically eye-popping, a white of snow in the mountains or a vehement sequence in Venezuela (seriously, almost vomiting, for the dangerous and influential images) or with the participation of personalities such as 'Teresa Palmer' or 'Steve Aoki' himself. Action events are never lost and they gain the continuity necessary to impact the audience easy. These are points of beginning for future projects within the type.

The game Bracey - Ramirez is late and too reckless. Utah occasionally is congruent but is Bodhi who actually with his dystopian attitude and lack of character manages to establish the relationship. "Point Break" enters this time perfectly, with interests and political issues that strike with what will happen soon.
in the film they reminded it again and again "Isn't it beatiful?", more and more insistent. It is magnificent and is entertaining but directly not precise and briefly makes us imagine that we are back in the thiller in 1991.… Expand

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xgeoJan 5, 2016

Awesome movie. Very surprised at the many poor reviews, especially from all the wack jobs that call themselves critics. It rocked! Dont let these bonehead critics and other 2 cent reviews here sway you from seeing this cool, hipAwesome movie. Very surprised at the many poor reviews, especially from all the wack jobs that call themselves critics. It rocked! Dont let these bonehead critics and other 2 cent reviews here sway you from seeing this cool, hip beautifully filmed movie. This film is exactly what it intended to be, a loose remake of a cool, innovative, unique movie fro 1991. It has many of the things that made the first movie special and it is for modern times. Of course its not a comedy, nor romance, but it does live on the the edge of extreme real life. Truly beautiful and amazing filming of some of the most gorgeous locations in the world - on the big screen - where these movies should be seen! Good acting, good quotes to take away and a good philosophical message to think about - that is if you think...… Expand

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TVJerryJan 5, 2016

The 1991 version of this movie was set in the world of surfers. This remake has expanded to all manner of extreme sports and it’s the only reason for the film. Luke Bracey plays a new FBI agent who infiltrates the athletes to discover whyThe 1991 version of this movie was set in the world of surfers. This remake has expanded to all manner of extreme sports and it’s the only reason for the film. Luke Bracey plays a new FBI agent who infiltrates the athletes to discover why they commit splashy crimes. The structure is simple: daring feats (wingsuit flying, big wave surfing, extreme snowboarding) alternate with tedious encounters laced with ludricous dialogue. Even with all the spectacular locales and dizzying stunts, the action is seldom thrilling. Pair that with the deadly drama and the film is honed a dull point.… Expand

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LogenNineJan 21, 2016

This is an awesome movie!! (For all anyone knows, this movie could be absolutely outstanding, it just hasn't had a huge Disney marketing blitz and therefore is not 'good' in the eyes of (un)professional critics).
Professional movie criticismThis is an awesome movie!! (For all anyone knows, this movie could be absolutely outstanding, it just hasn't had a huge Disney marketing blitz and therefore is not 'good' in the eyes of (un)professional critics).
Professional movie criticism is dead after the debacle that is Star Wars: The Force Awakens. What is it about this movie that professional studio shills and spruikers don't like? It's not an unadvertised shoddy remake of a movie made decades ago? Professional Film Critics are laughable joke, totally lacking in integrity.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 14, 2016

An overall disgrace to the original which made Point Break (the original) one of the best Point Breaks everyone can see. Stay out of this movie unless you're going to give it a positive review.

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dharmaApr 17, 2016

The original Point Break is memorable because of its original casts: Keanu Reeves and the late Patrick Swayze. Both were hot properties at the time and they have great 'bromance' chemistry onscreen. It was also directed by KathrynThe original Point Break is memorable because of its original casts: Keanu Reeves and the late Patrick Swayze. Both were hot properties at the time and they have great 'bromance' chemistry onscreen. It was also directed by Kathryn Bigelow...who was at the time a great action movie director. This needless remake is the polar opposite of the original. It ups the ante in term of extreme sports, but it has no spark...no chemistry between the leads. Both main casts are wooden as hell...the action scenes strive to be great but ends up lifeless. If you're stuck in a 20 hours flight and you have nothing to watch, then you might give this a go. Otherwise, stick to the original.… Expand

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3ebfan511Sep 16, 2016

It was bad. However, the original is a favorite movie of mine, so I had to watch it. If you REALLY, REALLY liked the original, you ....still might not like this, as the story is one of the worst written films of the year, maybe longer.It was bad. However, the original is a favorite movie of mine, so I had to watch it. If you REALLY, REALLY liked the original, you ....still might not like this, as the story is one of the worst written films of the year, maybe longer. Really bland dialogue and the film is directed by a guy who was a DP so the focus is all on the action and the story could have been done by like a mannequin. The acting except 1 or 2 characters is pretty stuff and nothing good, and like I said the writing was so bad that almost any actor could have given a stuff performance in this and it wouldn't matter. I could not even pay attention to the film the story was so bad, it felt so disjointed, like there was no life to it. The only redeeming value this film has is the BRIEF moments where it feels like the original and they are BRIEF. Maybe 5 scenes worth a total of 4 minutes actually felt like point break , and the rest was just bad acting and a bunch of stuns. Should have just been a 25 minute youtube video of stunts, because the rest is mostly a waste of time. Only watch this if you like bad movies, or the original ALOT, and be ready to fast forward through much of the dialogue because you could fast foward and guess what they might be talking about..and you would be 100% right because thats how bad and cliche the writing is. Only worth watching was Edgar Ramirez. Fast forward through everything else.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingMar 11, 2016

This remake of Point Break offers a visual treat in terms of action and stuntwork, but in all other areas including plot and humour, it loses its line and stumbles.

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talisencrwSep 19, 2016

I went into watching this expecting the worst, but it wasn't bad. (In comparison, I gave the Bigelow original a 9/10). To its advantage was an intriguing update of the original W. Peter Iliff screenplay to incorporate a) more extreme sports;I went into watching this expecting the worst, but it wasn't bad. (In comparison, I gave the Bigelow original a 9/10). To its advantage was an intriguing update of the original W. Peter Iliff screenplay to incorporate a) more extreme sports; and b) more aspects indicative of the present generation, great cinematography and both Delroy Lindo and Ray Winstone--who are both 'cash money' in terms of great supporting actors.

Disadvantages include awful soundtrack choices, a highly-unbelievable and lazily-written, underdeveloped script, the actors selected aren't nearly in the class of Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey and Lori Petty...and the director's no Kathryn Bigelow.

Good for a watch, out of curiosity, especially if you liked the original and are a fan of extreme sports. Otherwise, it's probably not worth your time.… Expand

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lukechristianscDec 29, 2015

Let's get this thought out I haven't seen the remake starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. This remake is filled with cockamamie dialogue and lousy performances, but director/cinematographer Ericson Core (Fast & The Furious) does aLet's get this thought out I haven't seen the remake starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. This remake is filled with cockamamie dialogue and lousy performances, but director/cinematographer Ericson Core (Fast & The Furious) does a stunning job making the film look breathe taking. The script by Kurt Wimmer (Total Recall remake and Salt) is silly, you can't take seriously and is laughable. Luke Bracey ("The Best Of Me") takes the role of Johnny Utah, SPOILER ALERT!: his friend Jeff (Max Theriot) dies after performing a stunt at a steep ridge peak line. Seven years later, Utah joins the FBI, doesn't want to be a extreme sports athlete anymore. So he infiltrates with a team of extreme sports athletes led by the leader Bhodi (Edgar Ramirez Deliver Us From Evil). These athletes are suspected of carrying out a spate of crimes. Utah is in deep undercover, his life is in danger, he starts to prove they are architects with a string of crimes. Core is great when it comes to filming big wave surfing, wing suit flying, sheer face snow boarding, free break rock climbing, high speed motorcycle scenes but with storytelling is the weakest and laziest element. Bracey is just awful and totally miss-cast, even if you cast some other actor it'll still be awful, but if you seen his work in Nicholas Sparks' "The Best Of Me" you'll know what I'm talking about. Ramirez is good as the villain role and has charisma and despite what he has to deal with. These actors are trying but the direction is terrible and the script is mediocre and doesn't give the actors any purpose. This film isn't campy enough, it takes itself way too seriously. The film is so boring more boring than Dracula Untold. I tried staying awake when I watch this film, how could a thriller be so boring? You don't care about the characters at all, the quality is okay. Good news is you will forget it expect die hard fans of the original film. You could tell in the stunt scenes that none of these actors are performing them. Grade C… Expand

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IntroduceApr 7, 2016

I could eat a packet of alphabet soup and **** out a better script then this one.
Oh yeah and great respectful honoring of Patrick's legacy.
Way to not screw that up. Tard.

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CineAutoctonoMar 15, 2016

" Point Break" was a bad movie , with a touch of extreme scenes , lots of adrenaline, this movie was was declined for some parts that were cut in the trailer, and there's something that made me curious It will be Edgar Ramirez one Bodhi" Point Break" was a bad movie , with a touch of extreme scenes , lots of adrenaline, this movie was was declined for some parts that were cut in the trailer, and there's something that made me curious It will be Edgar Ramirez one Bodhi Venezuelan ?, For someone I say to those who saw the 1991 movie with Keanu Reeves felt that there is an American Bodhi. I will not appreciate this good movie for some details, but just that detail and cut parts of the trailer, this movie is destroyed almost completely.… Expand

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Locke_VIMay 21, 2016

Point Break is a movie that takes the worst aspects of a Warren Miller flick and offers a plot with all the depth of a pornographic movie. It is a pale shadow of the original, and a remake that never needed to be made.

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miguelachooJan 24, 2016

It is a great movie. I liked the movie overall, but you will be somewhat disapointed if you were expecting lots of explotions and bullets in the xtreme stunts.

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RenatomrsJan 29, 2016

The good:
- FEW good action scenes
The bad: - The plot is TERRIBLE and completly non-sense. In fact it's obviously just an excuse to have random scenes of action compiled together. - The acting is pretty bad and not convincing. - TheThe good:
- FEW good action scenes

The bad:
- The plot is TERRIBLE and completly non-sense. In fact it's obviously just an excuse to have random scenes of action compiled together.
- The acting is pretty bad and not convincing.
- The movie is completly random.

Conclusion:
After half an hour of the movie I was already bored. Just tune in any sports channel and you'll have the same content but in a context that makes more sense. Wish I've had back my U$ 4,00 and the 2 hours I've lost with this movie.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

Point Break
Est un film sur des sportifs complètement tarés dommage qu'il n'y est pas de 3D;)
Un film tourné vers le sport et les 8 défis interminables. Parfois religieux il se démarque par la visite de paysage somptueux vaste et diverse. UnPoint Break
Est un film sur des sportifs complètement tarés dommage qu'il n'y est pas de 3D;)
Un film tourné vers le sport et les 8 défis interminables. Parfois religieux il se démarque par la visite de paysage somptueux vaste et diverse.
Un personnage principal à ces débuts marque le film mais pas de la meilleur façons. Une histoire et des discours peut surprenant qui ne fait pas monter la surprise à la fin.
Cependant un film qui se veut aventure et "histoire d'homme" C'est autre chose que les MARVEL et DC COMICS qui signe de plus en plus le monopole aujourd'hui !!… Expand

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MonkiReviewsJul 9, 2017

It wasn't very good, but it wasn't very bad either. The story has good moments that I enjoyed, but then it tryed too hard to be about the sports at all times. You probably could skil this.

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AcclamationNov 11, 2017

The original Point Break was about different ideals and different ways of living and viewing life, with surfing and government work as contrasting activities that advance and develop the characters. There were no “right” answers given in theThe original Point Break was about different ideals and different ways of living and viewing life, with surfing and government work as contrasting activities that advance and develop the characters. There were no “right” answers given in the first film. The viewer had to choose for themselves and it was a tough choice by the end of the film.

This Point Break not only has nothing to do with surfing, which its namesake is built upon, but the villains and protagonist of this new movie have the ideals of a typical American Leftist, and the only difference is that the protagonist is against mass murder in achieving the same ideals.
The characters aren’t believable in their “extreme sports” skills, and the shootout scenes and CGI (in some parts) are worse than usual.

If you are looking for something to hold your attention . . . I’d skip this version of Point Break entirely, put on the original instead and save this new version for a background, end-of-the party movie while everyone smokes some weed to wind the night down.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Point Break is entertaining and uses the best things it can offer, especially their stunts which is significantly the best of the film, but what is the point in seeing a regular remake of a movie that is already quite good?

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RalfbergsAug 24, 2016

This movie's plot has so many flaws and the outcome/ending of the movie is really disappointing. Basically the main reason to watch this is if you want to see x-games style action - snowboarding, windsurfing and all that, but the actualThis movie's plot has so many flaws and the outcome/ending of the movie is really disappointing. Basically the main reason to watch this is if you want to see x-games style action - snowboarding, windsurfing and all that, but the actual thriller part or action movie part is left in the second plan. Also the acting is a bit bad at some points and some choices the main character makes are just dumb. The x-games stuff and how it is shot is quite cool though.… Expand

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GenPattonXApr 30, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion the film's philosophy of being one with nature is more ambitious and complex than the original and it has a lot of potential but the director failed to do it justice. It just feels like he didn't had what it takes to maturely develop each part of it.

Still the major issue is how weak the connection that the characters have with each other and with the audience is. I mean, they could all die and I wouldn't feel anything about it because I didn't feel anything for those that did die. I wasn't sure if I was suppose to laugh at the first death, later on Bodhi talks to Utah about how tragic his friend/brother's death was... wait? How was it tragic? One second he was falling of a cliff and the next a giant tittle pops on the screen.
The director seems to have no clue how to work through death moments, every time there is nothing to it, nothing to see, nothing to feel or think.... it's like one frame they are alive, the next they are dead and the next the movie has already moved on like nothing happened. There is talk about connection throughout the movie, the Director delivers none.

The relationship between the characters is also very hollow and unclear. The scene where the group is sitting at the table about to eat for instance, are they friends? Family? Is Samsara suppose to be Bodhi's sister or girlfriend? There is simply an enormous lack of content about the group. And there is no passion or any feeling coming in moments one would think to be emotional.… Expand

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