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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A psychodelic exploration of our YOLO nation...

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    Spring Breakers is one of those sleeper films that will undoubtedly fly under the radar for a few years until it's picked up as a cult favorite like Summer of Sam, City of God, or Blade Runner. The film has a poor reputation for discouraging it's target audience with promises of posh and flair due to it's star driven Disney Channel vet cast, including Gomez, Hudgens along with trailers that misled people into believing it was another teen coming of age movie. What we got was something surreal, vivid and undeniably dark about our millennial youth cultural in this time. The plot is simple; four college co-eds are bored out of their minds and want to let off steam in Florida during that annual right of passage, spring break. They have little discretionary income, but plenty of angst and time to concoct a plan to rob patrons of a local dinner, and use their earnings to get to their destination. Along the way, they are treated with the waning euphoria of fun without consequences until they are arrested during a drug bust, only to be bailed out by a local drug and arms dealer, the ever amicable James Franco as rapper/thug Alien. A time of leisure is met with firm doses of reality and the rest is history. Plot wise the movie is simple, in execution the film is complicated. It has been marred by critics believing the movie is about something it's not. Party scenes have a habit of inviting young women who flaunt it all and Spring Breakers is no different. Women's breasts abound in this title about every 8 minutes or so, as does drug use. The message has been lost on critics and skeptics because they're fixating on the superficial, not on what Harmony Korine (the director) intended. Yes, the movie is awash in naked women, psychedelic colors, house/techno/Skrillix remixes and senseless violence. But if you lend a discerning eye and look past the hedonism, the message is absolutely clear, and the movie pops as one of the best representative analogies to today's YOLO culture in media. People live past their youth and do so do WITH their choices. Media wise, the film is glorious on both DVD and Blu-ray. It's a 5.1 Dolby sound encode, and there's little banding/artifacts in the presentation itself. At times, the grain is crystal, especially during up-close shots. Flesh tones are met with neon pinks, yellows, greens and other hot 80's colors that have come en vogue as of recently, popping off the screen much like the Skrillex tracks do through out the film. The special features contains at least an hour's worth of interviews, a deleted scene, and commentaries by the producers, and are a fairly solid addition as to why the film exists in the first place. They are a mix between standard and hi-def depending on which ones you're watching. I wholeheartedly recommend Spring Breakers to anyone who can read in-between the lines of a film and pick up subtext, even if it feels like their is none. If you see the movie because you're a Disney Channel fan alone, well you may be disappointed. But if you enjoy films because of their message, especially when it's relatable, Spring Breakers is a film that will stand stronger than any Hanna Montana or Wizards of Waverly Place movie ever could.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Movie

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    I really enjoyed this movie. It has one of James Franco's weirdest performances in his career. I just need to get it in 4k now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Arthouse Springbreaksploitation

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    This movie looks great on blu-ray. The movie is an arthouse style exploration of springbreak with eroticism and violence at the core of a coming of age plot about three morally lost young women. The formula of the voice over gets a bit repetitive, but this is not a run-of-the-mill type of production and people looking for something slick and glossy like the bikini clad Disney actresses in it may be disappointed by the dark material it truly is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    College girls getting money!!!

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    Some college girls really wanna go to Spring Break, I mean real bad, so they need money and they get it the hard way. Stick up game. The meet James Franco's character, shows them how to live the thug life, machine guns and money. Movie is fun and looks really good on bluray. It's wild and crazy, girls are wearing bikinis throughout film. The more I watch this film the more I like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Away From The Norm

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    Not really knowing what to expect before viewing the movie I got to say that this was pretty entertaining. The cast and cinematography was top notch and although I think the ending a little vague and bittersweet, i believe it makes you wonder and process the future and events prior. Franco is awesome and hilarious and the movie looks like a music video come to life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Surpirsed

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    I didnt know what this movie was about, I thought it was a comedy about spring break and James Franco was going to play some kind of funny role. That wasnt the case, this is more of a action drama movie. Franco did a great job in this role, very surprised. Enjoyed the special features of this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Such a odd but good movie

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    Recently watched this movie tho it's a little older and wanted to add it to my collection. It's a very different and odd movie but just like every other Franco movie it's funny. Great cast with a unique story. I would recommend it to others as I already have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Movie, that's a bit different

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    This is a unique movie that not everyone will appreciate for what it really is. The directing and odd story is brilliant. The music is great and Franco performance is awesome. Give this movie a chance if you are a fan of any of the actors or director and you will not regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Spring Break takes a turn

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    Overall i thought the movie Spring Breakers was average, I gave it a 3 out of 5 stars. It wasnt exactly what I expected when I started watching. I was hoping for a fun care-free spting break party movie, this film is a little darker than that. I still like the actors and actresses in this movie and thought overall they did a good job. James Franco does a good job in this movie and it still makes me laugh when i think of him in that role. There is some gratuitous nudity and violence throughout. The twist towards the end and the ending of the movie are a little strange to me and sometimes a little uncomfortable but overall I was entertained throughout.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected!

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    This was a good movie, but not what I expected! I was thinking it was going to be a more typical spring break fun kind of movie, but it actually had a lot of drama, violence, and tension. It was a lot darker than I expected, but overall I enjoyed the movie.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Something...Different

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    Definitely a unique movie! Strange plot and Franco plays an unusual role but comes together nicely for a provocative, $$, guns, and drugs filled thrill ride!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Watch it!

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    This movie is surprisingly good. Its very dark and James Franco does a great job of playing his character. Lots of drinking, drugs, hot chicks, and guns if you're into that stuff. I recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spring Breakers

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    This film was really well priced so I took a chance, wanting to see if Selena G has grown as an actress. Was really surprised at the quality of film mkaing here. It is told in a really unique stream of conscious/ memory bound fashion. Really ambitious and I think it was pulled off quite well. James Franco was really good here and I'm not reall a Franco fan. If you like unique storytelling/filmaking I say pick this thing up... how can you go wrong for 5-bucks???

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Movie about spring

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    If you love spring you will love this movie have a great time living in the now or get a blast from tyr past have a great time either way

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Entertaining the first time.

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    The plot is weak, and at times seems to get lost. At first it appears to be about some girls that just want to go on spring break, but without enough money. They find a way to get the money, and take a bus ride to Florida. They start enjoying themselves spring break style, and that is where the plot seems to get lost, or twisted. its an ok movie to watch once or twice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good movie but not for everyone

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    I liked this film but it is not for everyone. The editing is weird and unlike other films. Worth a watch if you like crime films.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This still holds up being a movie that was made 8 years ago.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's rough!

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    These girls go through an insane rollercoaster ride that shows how quickly things can go bad in a split second.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fresh and wild

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    Young characters made this movie fresh as they gone wild as well, it's pretty much a movie for the young crowd

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    James Franco

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    James Franco definitely in a different character role like you've never seen before. He plays it well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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