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The Florida Project
2017 112 min United States of America R 18+
★8.2
Drama
Director: Sean Baker
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Description
The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults around them struggle with hard times.
Budget:
$2M
US Gross:
$5.9M
Worldwide:
$11.3M
Starring
Brooklynn Prince
Actor
Bria Vinaite
Actor
Willem Dafoe
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
The Florida Project is widely acclaimed for its empathetic, neo-realistic portrayal of childhood innocence set against the backdrop of systemic poverty. While most viewers are moved by the film's vibrant aesthetic and authentic performances, some critics find the slow-burn narrative and the lack of traditional plot structure to be frustrating or aimless.
| Acting | Brooklynn Prince delivers an extraordinary, naturalistic performance that captures the essence of childhood wonder. | |
| Acting | Willem Dafoe provides an understated, compassionate anchor as a motel manager caught between his duties and his empathy for residents. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography uses vibrant, saturated colors to create a striking contrast between the beauty of childhood and the harsh realities of the surrounding poverty. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure divides viewers: some appreciate the immersive, vignettes-based realism, while others feel the lack of a traditional plot makes the experience aimless and tedious. | |
| Emotion | The characterization of the mother, Halley, is polarizing, with some seeing a complex portrayal of survival and others viewing her as an irritating, self-destructive figure who undermines empathy. |