It’s been a few years since audiences were re-introduced to director Harmony Korine on more of a mainstream level given the attention drawn to his 2012 film, “Spring Breakers,” thanks to its celebrity stars James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and Ashley Benson. The filmmaker behind that raunchy, riotous dramedy took inspiration from music videos and created a hypnotic, neon-tinted venture. Now, the filmmaker returns with what appears to be another similarly psychedelic, trip-inducing film, “The Beach Bum” starring Matthew McConaughey.
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If there’s a film to bring out the most laid-back, slow to the point McConaughey, it seems “The Beach Bum” was tailored made for the actor. Decked out in a knotted, blond wig, McConaughey embraces the full beach bum aesthetic complete with sunglasses, tacky shirt, and spirit. The film costars Isla Fisher, Zac Efron, and just in case you weren’t certain this would be a full-on stoner odyssey, rapper ganja aficionado Snoop Dog makes an appearance too. Jonah Hill will appear in the film too, but up until now, all the marketing materials have kept the actor hidden (he pops up here for a brief second).
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While Korine’s feature-length filmography is relatively limited, if “Spring Breakers” is any indication, “The Beach Bum” will be just as loud, colorful and unapologetic. Following Moondog’s haze induced escapades (the character that McConaughey plays), there are no rules except the one’s Moondog deigns to live by. Looking like a spiritual second cousin of “Spring Breakers” left stoned on the beach, McConaughey will likely embrace the longest, “alright, alright, alright” of his life.
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Here is the official trailer, poster, and synopsis:
“The Beach Bum” follows the hilarious misadventures of Moondog (Matthew McConaughey), a rebellious rogue who always lives life by his own rules. Co-starring Snoop Dog, Zac Efron, and Isla Fisher, “The Beach Bum” is a refreshingly original and subversive new comedy from director Harmony Korine (Kids, Spring Breakers).
“The Beach Bum” hit theaters via Neon March 22, following its premiere at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival the week prior.
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