FilmBuff1994 Spring Breakers is a decent movie with a reasonably well developed plot and a terrific cast. The four main actresses in this movie are all very believable in their roles and convey the struggles of their characters with a lot of realism. However, James Franco is without a doubt the highlight as Alien, he is unrecognizable with his disturbing characterisation in this part that makes it impossible for us to take our eyes off him. On the otherc hand, the film has a lot of ambitious ideas that it is always afraid to fully embark on, it tries to be different and stylistic, but also remaining tame enough to appeal to the general public.It never felt sure of what it was trying to be. As well as that, it is immensely bleak, the trailers made the movie look very fun, but its hardly ever playful or presented as what the advertisement made this look like it was going to be. Enjoyable, but forgettable. Spring Breakers has its moment, but never manages to fully deliver its potential, do not go out of your way to see it, but it's worth the watch if you happen to see it online or on television.Four students are drawn in to crime after they rob a store to fund their spring break. Best Performance: James Franco

adam-may-bower 'Spring Breakers' may be a 'Spring Breakers' may be a visually striking film with beautiful cinematography by Benoît Debie, but unfortunately, ends up being another "style-over-substance" movie. The main flaw in this movie is the slow-moving plot that makes the movie drag on. While it's only around 90 minutes, it feels much longer and is rather difficult to maintain a focused attention. The climax of the film, however, is quite brilliant and makes you leave the film considering it wasn't that bad. The main that kept me going throughout the duration of this film were the visuals. The bright, neon color palette, combined with the beautiful direction by Harmony Korine and striking cinematography by Benoît Debie resulted in this film being hypnotic and extremely aesthetically pleasing (as can be seen in the film poster). The atmospheric score by Cliff Martinez was also a highlight and was unfortunately often disrupted by the dubstep tracks of Skrillex which was not favorable. The well-known leading actresses, such as Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens who are all familiar from teenage sitcoms, were satisfactory, but nothing special in their roles. Their characters were rather complex and an odd mixture of sexism and feminism which ultimately didn't work. The highlight for acting would definitely have been James Franco, despite him playing a creepy and unlikable character. Ultimately, this movie was very stylistic with beautiful visuals and an atmospheric score that saved the movie from its boring plot and average acting from the leading female cast. film with beautiful cinematography by Benoît Debie, but unfortunately, ends up being another "style-over-substance" movie. The main flaw in this movie is the slow-moving plot that makes the movie drag on. While it's only around 90 minutes, it feels much longer and is rather difficult to maintain a focused attention. The climax of the film, however, is quite brilliant and makes you leave the film considering it wasn't that bad. The main that kept me going throughout the duration of this film were the visuals. The bright, neon color palette, combined with the beautiful direction by Harmony Korine and striking cinematography by Benoît Debie resulted in this film being hypnotic and extremely aesthetically pleasing (as can be seen in the film poster). The atmospheric score by Cliff Martinez was also a highlight and was unfortunately often disrupted by the dubstep tracks of Skrillex which was not favorable. The well-known leading actresses, such as Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens who are all familiar from teenage sitcoms, were satisfactory, but nothing special in their roles. Their characters were rather complex and an odd mixture of sexism and feminism which ultimately didn't work. The highlight for acting would definitely have been James Franco, despite him playing a creepy and unlikable character. Ultimately, this movie was very stylistic with beautiful visuals and an atmospheric score that saved the movie from its boring plot and average acting from the leading female cast.

polskijames If you're not familiar with Harmony Korine, you probably didn't like this. 9/10 because no one is perfect!A key element of his directing and writing is that he sexualizes young people. Notice I didn't say 'girls'. It's boys and girls. If you look at the breadth of his work there's an underlying theme of innocence juxtaposed with sex. I don't find this offensive, although some will. I do however, find it hard to watch at times. And when I watch his movies every single one i have a visceral reaction. I think that's the point. Korine aims to make you uncomfortable, to show you the private lives of the everyday people you see.. Now yeah, spring breakers is a gangster movie and no, i don't think my 14 yo neighbor is playing with guns. But i think this is what he's doing. Some of this is real life for people; its gritty and unbelievable and goes against all that stuff your momma taught you. And he does it so well. He presents you with something sweet and innocent, then slowly shows you truth. God i love that. I am also quite happy with his portrayal of the south FL spring break culture. I was born and raised in Clearwater...this stuff in the movie was no joke. The drugs/sex/dancing/cars/strip clubs, that's all a real south FL thing. It's not a party year round, but you can bet from March-April things get nuts (between west FL beaches and Miami's Ultra fest, you do the math). I was quite impressed with Gomez and Hudgens breaking away from Disney with a movie that is in such stark contrast from what they came from. Franco never disappoints. Just watch it, try it. It's not for everyone. In fact I think a lot of people would miss the point. But I really love the rawness that Korine brings to filmmaking and this was one of his best.

FilmFlaneur The Spring Breakers, I have always felt, is fascinating since it is a shallow film - but where, as I see it, *shallowness itself* is the message and subject. In other words plenty of films prove shallow - something which, as we all know, is easy to do; this one shows vacuous culture and lifestyle, through processes of absurdity - think Franco on the bed with his firearms - no doubt aided by moments of improvisation, in a way that echoes the message. There's a human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life and this film leaves the audience alone to find any, as we watch unique and bizarre individuals in a distinctly hollow subculture. By this director Harmony Konne, who also made Gummo and Kids , shows a world that is flashy and trivial (albeit with striking moments) through a crime drama with an over-the-type James Franco in party mood and, indeed, parties and party-folk everywhere. (A 'party' of course has more than one meaning) The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival. Despite my above words, on the looking for meaning in his films Korine states, "I think people will lose the film as soon as they start trying to figure out my logic or what I'm doing or while they're watching it start to dissect metaphors... I'm not really so interested in it working on a purely cerebral level. I'm much more concerned with it on an emotional level and that you leave feeling a certain way". Either way it is well worth a watch.