The Florida Project

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John F Sean Baker's best film to date imo. Dafoe received a much-deserved Oscar nomination for his performance but the film deserved more (the cinematography for one). Baker tries to present the story from the child's perspective, something incredibly hard to do, yet largely succeeds even if the dialogue and/or actions may be incomprehensible at times (at least from an adult's view). Halley is a "bad girl" yet Baker succeeds in portraying her in a way the audience empathizes with her and her situation. In reality Halley is a young woman who wants to have fun like anyone else her age, but caring for a child with scant resources and support system makes it nearly impossible to pull off. Poverty wears you down and kills you. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/25 Full Review Scott R NYT 1000 movies list. Not one I need to see again for its sad account of those on the tertiary sides of society, just struggling to make ends meet in FL. SLC DVD. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Donald D As close to perfection as a film can get. It is a diamond. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/25 Full Review Jorge N It’s so real it becomes uncomfortable to watch. This movie proves you don’t need a huge budget to tell a great story. It’s so authentic it overwhelms you. The characters are so human and flawed that you both worry about them and get frustrated with them—they’re truly endearing. Seeing the city, their home, hits hard with reality and reveals a side rarely shown, but you instantly connect—it’s wild. The writing is wonderful; you feel the chaos in each character’s life, making you want to know more and frustrating you because you can’t help them. The art and production design are stunning—the color palette sticks with you long after. If I have to point out something negative, it’s that sometimes the pace jumps up sharply only to drop suddenly (though, well, that’s real life). Also, the final scene’s camera shift is a bit jarring—when you notice the change in filming style, it takes you out of the moment, but it makes sense since it was shot with a regular camera inside the park. In summary, a wonderful, simple film that feels so real you sometimes think you’re watching a documentary with a unique personality. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Johnny B Packaged in a raw, realistic format, The Florida Project is such a real and mesmerizing observation that it goes beyond what many other filmmakers are capable of. Sean Baker is a pure, living talent capable of transcending movements and concerns beyond the screen. A deeply moving tale that uses its young cast, especially the stellar Brooklyn Prince, as an orchestra of chaotic division and reinforcement throughout the plot. In addition, the ending is meaningful and precious, like a rare gem that keeps us with us. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Ernest B Sean Baker's best and it's not close. One of a kind. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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