Like most of Korine’s work, The Beach Bum is going to be very divisive, and it will undoubtedly unnerve and enrage some viewers. Many will take issue with the film’s total lack of political correctness, whether it be its absence of consequences or its objectification of women, but Moondog would just laugh in the face of all those valid criticisms, just like he does most anything else. And there’s something beautiful and admirable about that. In fact, we all could stand to be a little like Moondog; a little more free-spirited and a little less serious, a little bit inflated by our own ego and a little more “reverse paranoiac.” We should all strive to see the positive, we should all believe that the world is conspiring to make us happy.

Overall, it’s a very brisk and evenly paced wackadoodle voyage that never gets stale thanks to its revolving door of colorful Floridians, which includes the likes of Snoop Dog, Martin Lawrence, Isla Fisher, Zac Efron, and Jonah Hill, all of whom embrace their roles “with arms wide open.” The sun is shining, the water is warm, and The Beach Bum is blessed up in ways that shine big. It may not have the gags that fuel a Cheech and Chong vehicle, but it evokes the same feeling of joy, and it delivers on the laughs. The half baked, no fucks given attitude completely work to its advantage, crescendoing in a fiery display so gnarly you’d think it’s a piece of ole Moondog’s clothing.

Recommendation: For fans of Korine and McConaughey, this is an absolute must, and for those that are uninitiated to Korine’s loose, idiosyncratic antics, this is the perfect point to make your entry. Don’t miss out on the party!

Rating: 4.5 PRB tall boys outta 5.