One of the least funny running jokes in the new Baywatch movie — which is really saying something because there are a lot of unfunny running jokes in the new Baywatch movie — involves these lifeguards constantly inserting themselves into all sorts of situations that fall well beyond their jurisdiction. They refer to laughable old cases that have nothing to do with rescuing drowners, a nod to the old Baywatch TV show that serves as the film’s source material and chief target. But the case the takes up most of the film’s inexplicably expansive runtime (116 minutes! For a Baywatch movie!) is just as absurd, with the lifeguards trying to bring down a drug ring and real-estate swindle centered around their Southern California beach. Ha ... ha?
It has become increasingly apparent that the best thing a revival of a tired ‘80s pop-culture artifact can be is the neo-21 Jump Street, judging by the new trailer for the Dwayne Johnson-fronted Baywatch. The parallels are striking: we’ve got the central odd couple in the Rock’s bombastic beach hero and Zac Efron’s hard-partying young gun, light meta touches about “reviving the brand,” some playful winks to the core goofiness of the source material (the “why does she always look like she’s running in slow motion?” line may be the best of the clip), even a scene where our heroes are dressed down by a furious black cop. You may call it derivative, but I call it a good start.
Following in the footsteps of 21 Jump Street, Dwayne Johnson’s R-rated Baywatch movie has the potential to be another great comedic riff to its classic ’90s predecessor. And while we await the inevitable news of a David Hasselhoff / Pamela Anderson cameo, Johnson has our first look at the upcoming film, featuring Zac Efron, new uniforms and a concept called “alpha balls.”
In a clip released by NBC for 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls,' we see Zac Efron and Grylls overlooking a cliff next to a waterfall, with Grylls suggesting that they lower themselves down using a rope.
The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon has treated us to another installment of the Teen Nick show "Ew!" This time, Seth Rogan and Zac Efron stop by to take selfies.
Thank you, Rita Ora. Zac Efron and his sun-kissed abs in 'That Awkward Moment' may have won him the golden bucket of popcorn for Best Shirtless Performance at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards, but it was the blonde British singer who gave us all a treat by ripping off his blue button-down shirt to reveal his award-winning body at the awards ceremony.