Review of The Florida Project (2017) by Mark Jay K — 24 Mar 2018

An empathetic portrait of the hidden homeless with lovable characters and satisfying cinematography to boot.

This review of The Florida Project (2017) was written by Mark Jay K on 24 Mar 2018.

The Florida Project has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ed C (492) on 02 Nov 2018

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By Nicolas W (100) on 21 Sep 2018

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First came Tangerine. Now this. Sean Baker knows how to capture 'real'. I would love to meet the casting director…

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By Johan R (16) on 30 Dec 2018

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By Gary P (251) on 05 Jan 2019

What an amazing movie! First rate in every regard, and a genuinely egregious snub by the academy in virtually every category…

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By Louisa Moore (249) for Screen Zealots (249) on 21 Dec 2018

Throughout this two hour visual verite feast, you'll be hit with moments of joy and sadness, inspiration and despondency, and a cinematic romanticism…

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