I am going to make a confession.
Despite its legendary role in the formative years of an entire generation of males, Ive never seenBaywatch.
It was before my time.
I certainly was aware, broadly speaking, of its existence while growing up in the 90s.
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The story of 2017sBaywatchis an appropriately simple one.
And Mitch, hes not going to play by your rules, man!
Will these buff statues with about two dozen abs between them ever get along?
Do swimsuits come in red?
There are some other incidental plots.
In other words, grab a boogie board and just go with it.
Its also relentlessly funny.
But by and large, the films jejune streak works.
This is again greatly enhanced by Johnsons contagious good humor.
Just dont expect to remember too much when that hangover wears off the following morning.
Rating:
3 out of 5
