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One of the most shocking elements of Baywatch -2017- is the casting of Priyanka Chopra as Victoria Leeds. Coming off Quantico , Chopra was at the height of her Western fame. Here, she plays a Bond-villain-esque figure who gets off on cruelty.

The soundtrack is a banger. It mixes classic rock (Phil Collins’ "In the Air Tonight" plays dramatically during a rescue) with modern hip-hop (Kanye West’s "Black Skinhead"). The needle drops are perfectly timed to emphasize the absurd machismo of it all. Baywatch -2017-

: The film was a moderate commercial success, grossing approximately $177 million worldwide against a $69 million budget. One of the most shocking elements of Baywatch

For fans of the original show starring David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson, Baywatch -2017- offered a respectful olive branch. Both Hasselhoff and Anderson appear in hilarious cameos. Hasselhoff plays Mitch’s mysterious mentor (who wears a Speedo), while Anderson plays a tough female lifeguard who mocks Efron’s physique. The soundtrack is a banger

: As the villainous Victoria Leeds, Chopra provided a sharp, sophisticated contrast to the beach-bound heroes. 🏆 Critical Reception vs. Fan Reality

The original Baywatch was famously PG. It was a family show about clean-cut heroes in red suits. The Baywatch -2017- movie threw that out the window.