The Beach Bum

Neon | Release Date: March 29, 2019

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 78 Ratings

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Coconut67Jun 20, 2021

I convinced my now ex girlfriend to see The Beach Bum in theatres instead of "Us," which she really wanted to see (I didn't). I thought this movie would be more enjoyable for both of us since it was marketed as a comedy. It was not. In myI convinced my now ex girlfriend to see The Beach Bum in theatres instead of "Us," which she really wanted to see (I didn't). I thought this movie would be more enjoyable for both of us since it was marketed as a comedy. It was not. In my opinion, the main issue with this movie is that the philosophy and poetry spouted by moondog comes off as complete **** which gets in the way of the comedy. Anyway, when the credits rolled there was palpable hatred emanating from my ex for making her sit through this crap instead of "Us." There was already tension between us and this movie only made things worse. A few weeks later, she broke up with me. **** this movie

I have edited this review to make it a little less mean, because I imagined Harmony Korine actually reading this and felt bad at how it might make him feel.… Expand

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TheMovieDuderAug 23, 2019

This movie is prentious garbage. No plot, overly reliant on music and bad edits. There are some pretty shots, but this is a movie not a music video. Very boring, would not recommend.

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TeslaBrownApr 15, 2023

I smoke marijuana,
but it has nothing to do with this genre.
that seems to be only to fill or complete fiscal budgets on the part of the production companies: unrealistic, risky, "supposedly comic" scenarios, which contribute nothing toI smoke marijuana,
but it has nothing to do with this genre.
that seems to be only to fill or complete fiscal budgets on the part of the production companies:
unrealistic, risky, "supposedly comic" scenarios, which contribute nothing to society or to the moviegoer: it does not take away that Matthew and some others show their acting ability; even the photography is remarkable - the humor is merely local, or Hollywood indoctrination (as always).… Expand

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MNBAMar 31, 2019

Do yourselves a favor, skip this movie and go get the book “Mile Marker Zero : The Moveable Feast of Key West” by William McKeen, and read that instead.

Huge Buffett fan, love McConaughey, Snoop, Fisher, Efron, all good. Love Key West /Do yourselves a favor, skip this movie and go get the book “Mile Marker Zero : The Moveable Feast of Key West” by William McKeen, and read that instead.

Huge Buffett fan, love McConaughey, Snoop, Fisher, Efron, all good. Love Key West / Caribbean vibe/culture, benders, good times, all that. All that goodness was wasted on this movie. Ideas that pretend to be founded on some Hunter S. Thompson building block of substance that we never actually see, and then funneled into scenes of what 8th graders might think is cool, is more or less what’s going on here. McConaughey played the Moondog role to perfection, unfortunately the whole project was such entitled teenager attitude idealism that I was embarrassed for the entire cast by midway thru. I guess I didn’t realize that the writer/director was a corny 15-yr-old that recently discovered weed and is currently throwing a tantrum cuz his pampering mother is reluctant to take him to get that giant pot leaf tattoo on his back that he really really wants.

McConaughey made a few spots feel like there might be something, and the character could have been interesting under better circumstances, but then “Hey man” reckless stupidity won out.

I felt bored and strung out by the end. And despite the last ditch effort at some philosophical take away, the real Moondog is sh**ting on himself in a tent in LA, and nobody's cheering him on.

And the token square punching bag, why bother??

Some nice scenery though.… Expand

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ProteusApr 3, 2019

I enjoyed my last trip to the grocery store more than this movie. Moondog seems to be having less fun that a normal person going about a normal day. He gets high, drunk, dances with the nearest girl, spews poetry, and staggers around. For 95I enjoyed my last trip to the grocery store more than this movie. Moondog seems to be having less fun that a normal person going about a normal day. He gets high, drunk, dances with the nearest girl, spews poetry, and staggers around. For 95 minutes. THAT is it folks. Nothing to see here.… Expand

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Arnold_ZiffelJun 20, 2019

Vapid, decadent, and only marginally funny. An alcoholic's fantasy, with no downside or consequences.

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The3AcademySinsMar 23, 2020

This is hands down one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I couldn't even finish it. Harmony Korine's vanity project has no script. The Beach Bum is meandering, pointless, filled with bad performances, and seems to have been made only toThis is hands down one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I couldn't even finish it. Harmony Korine's vanity project has no script. The Beach Bum is meandering, pointless, filled with bad performances, and seems to have been made only to give the cast and crew an excuse to go on vacation in the Florida Keys and get high. I found this film to be painful to watch, and a huge, worthless waste of time. It's not even entertaining accidentally.… Expand

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jocJan 3, 2021

hated it. kept waiting for it to turn into something interesting or meaningful - or even funny. worst movie I've watched in years.

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GrantD243Oct 8, 2019

I'm convinced that this film was made purely so Matthew McConaughey and his fellow cast members could smoke weed and drink alcohol the entire time while getting paid. There is no point to this film. It's not entertaining, it's not funny, andI'm convinced that this film was made purely so Matthew McConaughey and his fellow cast members could smoke weed and drink alcohol the entire time while getting paid. There is no point to this film. It's not entertaining, it's not funny, and the story is incredibly hollow.… Expand

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B52nukerAug 6, 2019

The emperors have no clothes, people - neither Harmony nor M.M. This film is a slackers' wet dream, as a total jerk - the kind of drunk at a party who thinks everything is funny, especially his own bon mots - finds fame and fortune, all theThe emperors have no clothes, people - neither Harmony nor M.M. This film is a slackers' wet dream, as a total jerk - the kind of drunk at a party who thinks everything is funny, especially his own bon mots - finds fame and fortune, all the while displaying a stunning lack of talent getting there (the "poetry" is unrecognizable as such). The (predictable) cherry on top is his self-righteous, or should I say self-conscious spurning of it all, should we somehow come to the conclusion his mad shambles has been a "sellout". If you must watch this, I suggest you pair it with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to rinse the nasty taste from your mouth and to see how tone can make ALL the difference. This one's a collosal dud.… Expand

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