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Beat the Bash
Over a decade before President Obama signed the Mathew Shepard Act in 2009, 'Beat the Bash' was produced in hopes of bringing public awareness to the heinous act of gay bashing.
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Plot Summary
A comedic sports mockumentary follows a washed-up golf legend attempting a comeback, navigating eccentric personalities and absurd challenges. The film blends absurd humor with parodies of the professional golf world. It chronicles his journey as he tries to reclaim his former glory amidst a series of hilarious mishaps.
Critical Reception
Beat the Bash received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a significant box office failure. It is widely regarded as one of the worst films of the 1990s, with many criticizing its unfunny humor and nonsensical plot.
What Reviewers Say
Universally panned for its lack of humor and coherence.
Considered a painfully unfunny and bafflingly bad comedy.
Criticized for wasting its talented cast on a dreadful script.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the film, with many finding it to be incredibly tedious and unfunny, questioning the choices of the filmmakers and actors involved.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a serious sports drama but was retooled into a comedy, which many critics believe contributed to its disjointed nature.
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