Review of The Florida Project (2017) by Michael E — 30 Oct 2017
The critic's consensus is inaccurate in that it overstates what the film depicts. It is not about "childhood wonder," nor about making a general statement. It does show young children left to their own devices by neglectful adults to the extent of becoming almost feral in their behavior and attitudes.
The film might have been constructed better to juxtapose the haves and have nots, if that was the director's goal. What we see is a very negative view of a particular mother who is unfit to bring up her child, who is left to lead two other children into trouble.
The audience is subjected to a barrage of vulgar language and unframed plot which makes the film drag painfully to the point that the social commentary, if the goal, suffered.
This review of The Florida Project (2017) was written by Michael E on 30 Oct 2017.
The Florida Project has generally received very positive reviews.
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