Review of Spring Breakers (2013) by Christopher Llewellyn R — 01 Feb 2014
Why is this one of my favorite films of 2013? Is it because I like watching nubile young women have sex and snort cocaine? If that were the case, then I'd love "The Wolf of Wall Street" (which I don't).
No, it's because it manages to be one of those movies that truly has its coke - sorry, cake - and eats it, too. With smart writing, excellent performances (particularly from an almost unrecognizable James Franco, who should have snagged an Oscar nod), beautiful cinematography and brilliantly innovative editing, "Spring Breakers" is that rare creation: an intelligent and insightful exploitation film that uses its titillating story to make a larger point.
In this case, writer/director Korine ("Gummo") takes us on a sharp ride where his four female leads rob, cheat and kill their way to achieving their very own American dream. It's the film Scorsese was trying (and failed) to make.
Get ready for one hallucinatory ride!
This review of Spring Breakers (2013) was written by Christopher Llewellyn R on 01 Feb 2014.
Spring Breakers has generally received mixed reviews.
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