Point Doom: A Wild Ride through the 90’s Nostalgia

Gah! Where do I even start with “Point Doom”? It’s like stepping into a strange time capsule where mullets, leather jackets, and rock-hard stares are the norm. Alan Smithee, yes, that mysterious legend, crafted quite the peculiar cinema experience here. I can’t help but chuckle thinking about the star-studded cast—there’s Ice-T, John Enos III, and Richard Grieco. Remember him in “21 Jump Street”? Yeah, that guy! Watching them navigate such over-the-top drama feels like revisiting an old, dusty VHS from a second-hand shop in Södermalm.

So, the plot, yeah? Sort of a gangster-meets-love-story-meets-action-mayhem. It’s messy, I won’t lie. Like a smörgåsbord gone slightly wrong, but you can’t stop nibbling. It’s the kind of film where I found myself laughing but then suddenly going “wait, was that supposed to be serious?”

Sitting in my little corner och kanske några bullar på bordet, memories flashed back to my teenage summer nights. Racing through the forest with friends, no clear destination, just the thrill of the unknown—a bit like watching this film. The adrenaline, the mix of excitement and confusion. Maybe that’s the secret charm of “Point Doom.” It’s weird, but then, aren’t we all a bit weird sometimes?

Don’t get me started on those action sequences… Or rather, do! They’re an awkward blend of clumsy fights that somehow are so captivating—like trying to dance to dance band music after a few too many midsommar drinks by the lake.

Now, I get it, the film won’t win any Oscars, I mean, it’s no Bergman! But maybe it’s not trying to. It’s a throwback to simpler times, a nod to a cinematic era that didn’t take itself too seriously. And that’s fine by me. It’s like finding a half-forgotten postcard from a friend you lost touch with. It makes you smile, scratch your head a bit, and maybe, just maybe, pick up the phone.

In the end, give it a watch for the nostalgia trip. But, have a fika ready—you’ll need some grounding afterward. Skål!

Check the trailer below