The Florida Project

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Cory C A heartbreaking tale of a young child living in the happiest place on earth when her life is far from it, even though she has no idea. Willem Dafoe makes a great performance with an excellent supporting cast of real characters. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review sawyer m i was just scrolling thru netflix on night a couple years ago and saw this by the end of it i was sobbing ive made my entire family watch it since then i even named my cat moonee after the girl moonee !! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Maxwell C Oh how this broke me!!! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Audience Member They dint let me see the movie Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/01/25 Full Review Ren W Those who underestimate The Florida Project either have never encountered the struggles of navigating poverty or fail to grasp the profound significance of its setting. The gritty, almost surreal world outside of the usual Disney fantasy is not accidental. The harsh poverty that Moonee and her friends face—paired with their carefree, almost innocent perception of the world—is deeply intentional. These children, while living in less-than-ideal conditions, remain blissfully unaware of the gravity of their situation. To them, it's all just another day of fun. The stark contrast between their world and the Disney dream, which is always just beyond their reach, is central to the film's message. While the film's conclusion is subject to interpretation, some suggest that the ending represents the children meeting a tragic fate—perhaps being hit by a car—and entering their own form of "Heaven," embodied by Disney World. This is their ultimate escape, a place they could never afford in life but may finally reach in death, where innocence and fantasy merge. The film has an elusive, almost haunting artistic tone that is difficult to define—reminiscent of horror viewed through the eyes of a child. It's both innocent and dark, capturing a sense of fleeting, fragile childhood that echoes the same emotional weight found in The Virgin Suicides. The juxtaposition of lighthearted play with the looming presence of harsh reality is what makes The Florida Project so compelling and thought-provoking. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Scott B We only made it about 20 minutes into this movie. Its TERRIBLE. Unless you enjoy listening to obnoxious kids screaming and swearing you will not enjoy this movie it is HORRIBLE. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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