THE FLORIDA PROJECT (2017) - Movie Review

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Sorry, I meant to say Sean Baker's previous film was "Tangerine." Not "Tangerine Dream." Tangerine Dream is one of my favorite bands from the 70s. XD

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Baker's real gift is his ability to explore these characters without a hint of judgement. He is definitely a humanist filmmaker. Great review.

juanvalenzuela
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Wow surprised this wasn't even nominated for Best Cinematography. It's so beautiful. Loved the characters and the world the movie explored. It's a fun film also while being really tragic. Loved it. The kid and William Defoe were so great but the mom was the star imo. She was amazing for never acting before this movie.

MontyDatta
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This and Tangerine make Sean Baker look like he's shaping up to be an up-and-coming director. I've actually noticed this with nine other promising directors that have directed a movie this year:

Armando Iannucci: In the Loop, The Death of Stalin

Dee Rees: Pariah, Mudbound

Destin Daniel Cretton: Short Term 12, The Glass Castle

Frank D'Angelo: Real Gangsters, Sicilian Vampire, The Neighborhood

Lynne Ramsay: Ratcatcher, We Need to Talk About Kevin, You Were Never Really Here

Niki Caro: Whale Rider, North Country; McFarland, USA; The Zookeeper's Wife

Ric Roman Waugh: Felon, Shot Caller

S. Craig Zahler: Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99

Simon Curtis: My Week with Marilyn, Woman in Gold, Goodbye Christopher Robin

electricmastro
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One of the reasons why I'm on youtube looking up reviews about this film is because of the "steam" you just released. Its a film that for days, I've been thinking and weighing about the details. Identifying so much with Moonie and her brash mischievousness from start to finish. Sean Baker deserves a lot of credit for sparking these discussions and striking a chord within a lot of us. I think people who may not have liked this film aren't at a place where they can get past the distaste for some of the crazy shit in this film. It was hard for me, but really, really glad it was made. It restored my faith in American film. Thanks for posting this - I'll subscribe and stay tuned.

accorsistudios
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Willem DaFoe has been one of America's finest character actors since the 80's. His range is extraordinary and well demonstrated by the caliber of performances he's given at the direction of Oliver Stone, Alan Parker, David Lynch and Martin Scorsese among others. He's also an excellent actor to play against having worked alongside Gene Hackman, Mickey Rourke, Nicolas Cage and Tom Berenger. A pure top rate craftsman. Interestingly, DaFoe secured one of his most iconic roles, i.e., Jesus Christ, after DeNiro rejected it despite the fact Scorsese thought DeNiro would've been right for the role. So what project did DeNiro pick up instead? Angel Heart where he played Luis Cypher. It must have been the Devil made him do it! (Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

Tiradentes
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I'm so glad that you reviewed this movie. What you said towards the end literally gave me goosebumps because that's exactly how I felt about it but, of course, I never had right words to describe it as you do. You always have the perfect words :) I really really enjoyed this review.

Florida Project has become my second most favourite movie from 2017. I still think that A Ghost Story was the best movie of the year and undoubtedly one of the greatest movies ever made. It's such an original movie and it actually made me suffer with existential crisis for weeks haha. Have you seen it yet?

syedhaider
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Thank you for your review. I really loved this movie and I liked how you characterized the "in-between" moments. The movie is so raw, so tragic, yet so beautiful.

sjkdec
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The people who didn't like this movie are shallow and without a heart. This movie was so beautiful and also heartbreaking to watch. I loved the ending...

David-nlzt
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Just watched this film for first time and I loved it. Great critique as usual, I especially loved when you compared it to the French New Wave. I caught that myself, as there were parts of the film that reminded me The 400 Blows and Zazie Dans Le Metro.

hamzarouri
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I feel both this film and Mid 90's would go excellent as a double feature. They both nail what they're attempting to achieve genuinely, while both films casts are full of (for the most part) non actors/new actors.

anthonygonzalez
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Very thorough review, I agree about the drama in the film and how it doesn't find its real capture until the very end. It was very ironic showing the bright colors in Florida like colors on the motels walls, but also capturing the poverty in the characters lives. Willem Dafoe as well as Brooklynn Prince were just priceless to watch. It was hilarious at points and insightful watching it through the eyes of kids.

jakeharriman
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I rewatched it and the scene you descirbed with the mom and daughter playing in the rain is so heartbreaking on the 2nd viewing because I know how it will end.

timn
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Tangerine Dream are awesome, I agree. :) Though to be fair I think their 70's and early 80's works stands out and their later work is a bit run-of-the-mill. The 5CD box *Tangents 1973-1983* was constantly on play on my hi-fi equipment cirka 2011 or so. Prepared me for my university studies. Great days. It was also great to recognize pieces from that very compilation when I later saw some films which used Tangerine Dream music.

I'm constantly reminded by your awesome taste - in music as well as films.

Good review too. I'll definitely watch it.

McLarenMercedes
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You mentioned the French New Wave, and I agree, but remember that here in the UK we have the great humanist director Ken Loach who can find moments of humour and redemption in the most grimy of environments. Anyway, The Florida Project has been much admired over here, though sadly not bringing in the big money that it deserves.

tonybennett
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unsurprisingly, you're one of the only people ive seen that actually gets this movie.

ZombieZifiction
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First shot you see her mom I said “now that’s how you introduce a character!”

danielmunoz
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A homage to the Little Rascals. Incredible performance by 7 year old Brooklynn Prince. Bria Vinaite is terrific as the mother, as is Willem DeFoe as the motel manager. Great Florida locales, interesting ending. Slight correction: Disneyworld not Disneyland.

Elephant
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Currently watching this movie... I'm unsure if I want to finish it🤔
I'm from South Florida... when I was a little boy...this is what we did as kids during the hot summers. I can still smell the urine in the elevator 😫
I did enjoy the Brazilian tourist and the ice cream scene.

AlanSmithee
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I understood the ending as being a fiction created by the little red head as a coping mechanism to the unbearable reality she's confronted with.

rcordiner
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Saw Human Flow a week later after this movie and was thinking about similarities despite how different they are.

People who say this movie didn't offer any hope need to get a clue.

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