Review of The Florida Project (2017) by T.j. F — 18 Feb 2018

Poverty and child abuse through the eyes of children who don't even know it...compelling, funny and scary all in the same breath. Willem Dafoe is a hero.

This review of The Florida Project (2017) was written by T.j. F on 18 Feb 2018.

The Florida Project has generally received very positive reviews.

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