Review of The Florida Project (2017) by Whiskeystories — 01 Jan 2018

The Florida Project, much like last year's American Honey, gives a look into the everyday life of a young girl living in a trashy neighborhood. Both films succeed at giving an honest portrayal of this lifestyle, but where American Honey manages to deliver some poignancy about adolescence and relationships, The Florida Project lacks a clear point or underlying message (other than it being an ode to childhood).

Though Brooklynn Prince gives a charming performance, the real star of the film was Willem Dafoe for me, he is absolutely fantastic. The film has an alluring sense of playfulness and just for Dafoe's flawless performance alone is worth a watch.