Baywatch (2017) – Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.
Director: Seth Gordon (The Hangover, Horrible Bosses)
Writer: Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (Friday the 13th, The Final Destination)
Release Date: May 25, 2017
Domestic Box Office: $128 million
The Good:
- The cast is likable and has good chemistry.
- The film is funny and self-aware.
- The action sequences are well-choreographed and exciting.
The Bad:
- The film is overlong and drags in places.
- The plot is predictable and formulaic.
- The film is not as funny as it could be.
Top 5 Cast:
- Dwayne Johnson as Mitch Buchannon
- Zac Efron as Matt Brody
- Priyanka Chopra as Victoria Leeds
- Alexandra Daddario as Summer Quinn
- Kelly Rohrbach as C.J. Parker
“There’s your cot, don’t jack off on my sheets.” – Mitch Buchannon
Critical Reviews:
- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone:Â “Baywatch is a big, dumb, funny, and frequently hilarious summer movie.”
- Owen Gleiberman, Variety:Â “Baywatch is a surprisingly enjoyable, if overlong, big-screen update of the campy TV series.”
- Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times:Â “Baywatch is a cheerfully brainless, proudly trashy good time.”
- Peter Debruge, Variety:Â “Baywatch is a surprisingly entertaining update of the campy TV series, with Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron leading a cast of buff bodies in a gleefully over-the-top action comedy.”
- Scott Foundas, The Hollywood Reporter:Â “Baywatch is a surprisingly fun and surprisingly dumb summer blockbuster.”
Cinematic Importance:Â Baywatch (2017) is a significant film because it is a rare example of a successful comedy remake. The film also features a diverse cast, which is a positive step for Hollywood. Overall, Baywatch is a fun and entertaining film that is sure to please fans of the original TV series and newcomers alike.
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