THE BEACH BUM (2019) • The one way To describe this film is indulgent. An anti-authority film of sorts. As there is a bare bones story buried deep down in there. That doesn’t really matter as it seems to exist more as a skeleton to put these particular characters around and to gain some kind of path or momentum.
As every actor truly gets into their role where it barely seems scripted and that they were allowed to just go off in character. As they truly seem indulgent. Though by the end they more or less seem more like guest stars in this film. As most are in the film for a section then seem to disappear after their adventures with Matthew Mcconaughey’s character.
As it’s easy to see why they took their roles. It offers them outlandish over the top characters that they can have fun and run with. Where it seems more improvised which frankly the whole film feels like.
It’s a film where it seems like everyone had a great time making it and want to include us in the fun but it seems so all over the place you can’t really. As you see glimpses of greatness half the time.
There are some comedic scenes that are inspired and random. That show the promise of what could have been if structured stronger.
It feels like Writer/director Harmony Korine goes for a more naturalistic approach and it is a comedy. Where he is more interested and n the audience spending time and experiencing this sleazy drugged out world and characters then necessarily moving the plot forward.
The film seems to move and pull us into the main character Moondog’s wave length and show his lifestyle. He is disruptive yet peaceful while respecting nothing normal. Especially money but is happy. As it seems good things keep happening to him for him to survive.
As this is a stoner comedy it aspires to be funny and shows a bravery of spirit. Yet it seems to breakdown and half the time get a little lost. Which makes it a bit challenging.
When he and the movies seems to try and challenge THE BIG LEBOWSKI. As the next generation stoner movie and hero. Even though the Coen Brothers move is more polished and planned
6.4/10
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