The Florida Project Should've Been Nominated

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[@MrZimon333]

I loved this movie and the scene when Moonee says “You know why this is my favorite tree? 'Cause it's tipped over, and it's still growing.” is what this film is all about

[@bruh6237]

Same, that line was the tipping point and actually got me to cry. I already related to Moonees situation and relationships but once she said that it just broke me

[@atmosphericentry0]

That shot of that scene was absolutely gorgeous as well.

[@yellownarrative]

I made a video where I visited some of the filming locations from the Florida project kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqHZm6ppoMZsi6M check it up!

[@chrisccc22]

I just watched this by accident tonight. It was on the TV while I was making dinner. From the first minute, Prince had me captivated. She's a better actor than most adults. Great movie.

[@wallflovr]

Thats real gem

[@marciemryan]

Absolutely adored this movie.. I had to watch a second time thru different eyes, because the first time I watched with my mom eyes, making judgements..2nd time fresh eyes no judgments and loved it even more ❤️

[@ryann7760]

this movie looks amazing! how have I not heard of this

[@dbiii231]

I went out to buy this movie and watch it. It was fantastic. Thank you.

[@brandondasher261]

You should do a video on different underground arts that are generally not known. such as cardistry or gloving

[@lincoln5042]

I️ would really like it if you made a review/analysis on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It’s not too recent, but I️ think it’s still worth it.

[@onyxnightsky1070]

I loved this movie. The colours are so bright, almost like a box of crayons. The ending had me in tears.

[@Landrew0]

I was good until the last 5 minutes.

[@AndySomething]

@@Landrew0 Do you mean like the last minute when the girls run to Disneyland? As soon as they started running I started freaking out because the rest of the film was so grounded and real. I guess the ending is supposed to be ambigious - like maybe they didn't actually run there - it was just the fantasy she wished would happen.

[@Coolbillion]

Andy Mckay The ending actually is a homage to the ending of Truffaut‘s movie The 400 Blows. The scene where Monee is having breakfast in the hotel is as well, and overall the two movies have much in common. I feel like a pretentious film school student typing this though haha.

[@AndySomething]

@@Coolbillion hahhaa nothing wrong with being a pretentious film nerd ;) I've saved The 400 Blows to my watch list now lol

[@pudding445]

the ending sucked

[@jeremyschep3589]

The kind of movie that gets you in tears without killing off a character is often the most compelling kind of movie.

[@averagef3729]

And she never gets mad at moonee. Always at everyone else but not her child.

[@nicoleyap6709]

I noticed this too. Halley never got upset at moonee for being mischievous and childish

[@MellowsView]

Nicole Yap that might also have to do with how she’s still a child at heart. Where she will act like moonee and her friends

[@yooperlite]

Even the friend, she distances herself and get kid from them but maybe she should say hey “ I leave my kid alone to roam around Orlando unchecked with a lighter “.

[@merilum]

that's why she is a bad mother

[@sofia-jf8xm]

Thats not healthy too

[@hipnhappenin]

I wondered why there were so many shots of Mooney in the tub. Then that last tub scene played and you realize all those times Haley was with a john

[@mr.fahrenheit347]

yes and that's why loud music was playing every time

[@danielcastro2045]

really? i realized like really soon

[@Zimuahaha]

@@danielcastro2045 same. The very first time they showed her alone in the tub. Heart-breaking.

[@saurovigiani]

Shivers

[@allurajane4979]

I was wondering why Haily wasn't bathing her the way she did earlier

[@DoctorDisney]

*"Mothers like Halley are really just kids like Moonee. And Moonee is nothing but innocent." Dang right at my heart

[@48956l]

Why did you type that in bold?

[@yellownarrative]

I made a video where I visited some of the filming locations from the Florida project kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqHZm6ppoMZsi6M check it up!

[@Clarice_johnson]

*Spoilers* I LOVED the ending of this film and was genuinely surprised when I saw that others didn't understand it and/or hated it. I suppose there's several possible interpretations, but for myself I viewed the children running off to Disney World as Jancey's fantasy of what she would do while Moonee is crying at her front door. You can tell from the look in her eyes, her posture, and the way she's breathing that she's thinking of grabbing her friend's hand and running off because that's all she knows she can offer. However, there's a few clues with the adults that reveal what really happens: as Moonee runs away from the Magic Castle, there's one short clip of Bobby watching her run off - he obviously knows where she's running to because he's so involved in her life and knows Jancey lives in the direction she's headed. Then there's a few shots of Jancey's grandmother calling to Jancey about lunch and eventually realizing that Moonee is at her door and something is wrong. My understanding of the ending is that while Jancey and Moonee are "running away", Jancey is simply fantasizing about helping her friend while her grandmother comes to the door and asks Moonee what's wrong; Bobby comes over from the Magic Castle to explain what's going on and takes Moonee back to the social workers. Depicting what's actually happening rather than Jancey's fantasy would've ended the film on such a low point that it wouldn't work with the rest of the film's vibe, which is seeing the world through the rose-colored glasses of childhood yet still singed by the harsh truth of life. Knowing this makes the depicted ending even sadder imo.

[@Gemnist98]

That would explain how they got into Disney World without tickets, LOL.

[@natalie-lb2zt]

@@Gemnist98 I mean being a kid that's as small as a 7 year old while there are HUNDREDS of families entering in Disney at one time its probably easy for a child to slip by without notice. I don't think the purpose of the ending was suppose to be realistic, instead it is symbolic of Moonees and Haileys life together and it really ties into the entire movie. To me, it symbolizes that although there is sadness, poverty, and rebellion in their life, it is covered through the happiness of having a care free life such as a child would have. Like it was said in the video, in many ways Hailey is a child because she ignores her responsibilities and just has fun with it. Jancey and Moonee run off to Disney World to run away from their problems, their sadness, their responsibilities. Throughout the whole movie, we see struggle and fun paired together. Running to Disney world gives the same vibe as Clarice said in their comment. If Moonee was taken away by social service without any help from the motel or the community it just wouldn't feel right.

[@odmblogs]

And also grabbing someone and "running away" is what she first learned from Moonee when she first hung out with her they grabbed Jamcey and took her through town to the ice cream shop, so here Jancey is doing the same but going further to possibly the only other place she knows in Orlando.

[@arieannamartinez3603]

this is definitely my favorite interpretation of the ending.

[@MysticDivinerLJ]

Oh wow! I didn’t even see it like that!!!!!

[@bertiestclr]

I lived in Orlando.. one day I went off onto the frontage roads.. I saw children pouring out of motels loading up into a school bus.. beautiful children. Then I get back onto the Interstate & see all the signs to Disney. It was one of the most sobering realities I have ever witnessed.

[@chrisw3147]

Looks great, definitely gonna watch it now. Not to put on a tinfoil hat but does anyone think it might have not gotten nominated because it sheds a negative light on an aspect associated with Disney (in this case Disney World)? Disney has a lot of power in Hollywood, I could imagine that they would like this movie to not be in the spotlight right now.

[@marblefrierer]

yup. oscars are on abc. who owns abc? disney. who always wins best animated, even when there are far more creative animated films? pixar (owned by disney).

[@Gemnist98]

The film really doesn't show Disney in a negative light, and even the poverty surrounding it is described as pragmatic. I think it's actually the opposite: it frames Disney as an utopia where these kids can literally be kids all they want, but in reality are forced to make their impoverished world as much like Disney as possible. Also, if Disney really cared, Escape from Tomorrow wouldn't exist, and Willem Dafoe would not have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The Florida Project wasn't nominated for Best Picture because it didn't do well in the other major awards ceremonies aside from Dafoe.

[@RustyRogers]

@@Gemnist98 But, Disney isn't shown in a negative light, just an unobtainable one.

[@lilmissemi]

thats actually a really good point i hadn't considered

[@softeyesworld]

Disney doesn’t want tourists feeling bad about the realities of the outside world when Disney is meant to be a utopia escape for those who can afford it.

[@TomDeFrank]

"You know why this is my favorite tree? Cause it's tipped over, and it's still growing."

[@EmyArt]

Wow you gave such an amazing review This is the first time I hear about this movie but now I wanna see it so much

[@mustavogaia2655]

not worth the time.

[@joseph4861]

You mean you're comment is not worth anytime?

[@jasonBGI]

co-signed Emy

[@davidgifford3407]

It’s so good!

[@pl4free]

redlettermedia also found it good. check them out on youtube if you want to hear about good movies, or see crappy movies made fun of :D

[@santiagonavarro125]

This movie is too good for that overrated best picture title.

[@janhavitripathi8249]

Ikr.

[@24FramesOfNick]

This is one of my favorite movies since I've lived in Florida all my life. I was fortunate enough to grow up just slightly above the type of financial situations as these kids but I still relate to the adventures and feel a huge connection to this movie since It's basically like looking outside my window.

[@ahmedadem2227]

24 Frames Of Nick you really make awesome videos man. keep it up.

[@Bill-zp2mt]

Is it your favorite movie, because you recognize the area and you feel nostalgic, about your own experience growing up there? I found it to be revolutionary when it came to storytelling, through the eyes of these kids. I try to forget, but the share optimism and sense of a new adventure every day, was amazing as a child.

[@jeremywalters4456]

So kids want to go to Disney World? Who cares? It looks like a fun time, I don't know.

[@Alex-mp4kl]

I’m afraid to watch it. Feels too real and I already dwell on far too many regrets.

[@sofiaarrieta343]

Yeah but like... they don't really run off to disneyland. That wasn't part of reality.

[@stanarthur]

The Florida Project was film perfection, taking us through every range of emotion. I'll automatically watch anything Sean Baker makes.

[@hmm2928]

Oscar snubs are so saddening , so many great movie don't even get selected 😶.

[@rafaqfael]

Good time...

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

like A Silent Voice or Your Name, both films that are arguably just as good in their own ways but snubbed by the Oscars. They don't understand animation, Ghibli only got won once, who gets all the award? Mostly Pixar, and may I remind you that the Social Network and True Grit lost to The King's Speech. The Oscars are out-of-touch, let's just face reality.

[@bruhtholemew]

That One Guy the fact that Boss Baby won a spot over Silent Voice and Your Name really speaks for itself. However I believe they don't ever nominate anime becasue of the negative stigma surrounding it.

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Geoff from Mother's Basement made a video about why the Oscars don't "understand" animation, I recommend checking it out. It's not that there is a stigma around it, it is the idea that Japan is more foreign compared to the West and the age of the Oscar panel plays a factor in them choosing a movie. The Florida Project is about children, The Social Network was a movie about young, up and coming entrepreneurs. Unless it's not about Hollywood itself or WW2, it's wont to get nominated. It's not that anime has a stigma, it's that the Oscars want more attention to themselves and their [Western] industry (hence they chose Boss Baby, Ferdinand, etc). Again, Oscars are out of touch. It shouldn't matter anymore, good movies always go under the radar.

[@happymeal918]

Cablecar18 Your Name technically came out in 2016

[@carls.2649]

Thanks for giving this film the props it deserves. I have to admit, these characters are people I'd often groan at and avoid on the street, but I suppose that's the joy of this medium and the greatness of this film. It shows them as the 3-dimensional people we often don't give them credit for being. Joyous, entertaining and important. I was surprised it didn't get more recognition from the Academy. But hey, like you said........

[@KevinWidesouls]

Carl S. Agreed. This movie is an excellent litmus test for one’s empathetic capabilities. The mother is far from likable 99% of the time, but you strongly empathize with her throughout. You see the mother’s negative influence on Moonie, which then turns into Moonie mimicking her actions in such a way that they negatively influence the shy, respectful child named Jauncey. That chain of events was really powerful, going from the mother to her own child to another person’s child. And then you realize that the mother isn’t the start of the chain; she is a merely a link that learned such behavior from a negative influence in a prior generation. It’s a chain that doesn’t start or end with the mother, but there is hope that Moonie might have “broken” that chain when she was placed in a different family at the end. All in all, it was a remarkable film, and similar to a lot of A24-produced movies, I got to exercise an emotion that isn’t necessarily used all the time (in this case, that emotion is “empathy”).

[@hannahlou3406]

@Bob Bobbertson fuck off. I was raised by a single mom just fine.

[@hannahlou3406]

@Bob Bobbertson how the fuck do you conclude that fathers who leave mothers are in no fault but single mothers should be gassed. You're clearly a sociopath.

[@JacksMovieReviews]

I caught this one early, great video on one of my favorite movies of the year!

[@ryanadolfi4007]

Jack's Movie Reviews HEY! i like your channel. keep up the great videos

[@JacksMovieReviews]

Thanks Ryan!

[@brendanlorenzo7298]

I've been a long time subscriber of yours and still look forward to seeing your vids pop up in my subscription box

[@JacksMovieReviews]

Thanks Brendan!

[@howtobleachyourhair]

i loved this movie too, have you seen Sean Baker's other film Tangerine?

[@dodgerrichie7274]

The Florida Project was so good, it didn't just feel like a movie, it felt like a documentary.

[@degiguess]

the Oscars honestly aren't even about good movies anymore they're just about what directors and actors and be buddy buddy with the most voters

[@eddieangel]

This movie truly evoked my emotions. Definitely one of my favorite movies I’ve ever seen in my life. The ending made me bawl my eyes out and I can’t thank this movie enough for highlighting such a overlooked issue.

[@aleakilea]

Those colors tho

[@truefilm1556]

Shot on real 35mm film :-)

[@CinephiliacProdction]

The director said they upped the saturation a bunch because kids see the world as more colorful.

[@truefilm1556]

CinephiliacProdction - asbolutely, but the director also chose 35mm film (except for very few digital shots - mostly night shots and the final scene where the tow girls run through Disneyworld). There's a reason for that - which gains a whole new meaning and significance when that same director shot his previous movie on a modified iPhone.

[@criSOME1]

I'd also add the location being south Florida probably has something to do with it.

[@the_crypter]

Mindful Ale looks like a Wes Anderson

[@LexiUnicorn]

best film of 2017 100%

[@shawklan27]

Lexi Unicorn just finished watching it off Amazon prime and damnit I agree

[@craigmatthews4289]

just watched it. Such a great movie

[@kotchi9197]

I also just watched it. The ending was a tear jerker for sure.

[@jarvoh6256]

great film for sure, but Dunkirk, Baby Driver, Get Out and Lady Bird all better IMO.

[@Rafa-uj2oi]

@@jarvoh6256 Not at all... The Florida Project and Lucky, the two best films of 2017

[@MorseCodeStutters]

Thanks AGAIN, Nerdwriter, for making me want to watch yet another movie that flew past my radar. Too many Marvel films and reboots these days, I tend to ignore new movies too much and end up missing cool stuff like this. Your analysis on Logan made me love it more, the one on Meyeorwitz Story's dialogue opened my world to Noah Baumbach movies, and THIS analysis is making me not only watch The Florida Project--but also appreciate The Little Rascals and Peanuts more.

[@guysimchony309]

Jinsoul's Fish Cinema is flourishing right now. Just because a lot of the big-budget films are more formulaic than ever doesn't mean there isn't great stuff out there. Find movie critics that you trust and they'll lead you to the good stuff. I saw this film last week and have known about it for months, thanks to following coverage of the festival circuit.

[@JoaoFederle]

marvel doesn't have anything to do with this passing under your radar, even if marvel movies didn't exist you likely wouldn't have heard of it unless you're into indie movies sites. let's stop blaming marvel, who outputs formulaic but still enterntaining and well made films for everything. you want to see more movies like this and not marvel? stop letting the only way movies reach you to be ads and mainstream sites. look around. stop blaming. also, if 3 marvels movies is too much for you too give attention to others in a year that has 364 days, you should think about your habits ralating to movies.

[@MorseCodeStutters]

Joaum, good point. I shouldn't let the onslaught of reboots and sequels deter me from seeking other movies, but as I already admitted in my original post: "Too many Marvel films and reboots these days, I tend to ignore new movies too much and end up missing cool stuff like this." I know where my faults lie in missing good original and indie movies, I'm totally aware of it. The point of my comment was to simply thank Nerdwriter for bringing these hidden gems to my attention, not bash Marvel. No need to get snobby and self righteous with your extra sentences lol. Why mention how many days there are in a year and tell me to think about my habits relating to movies, who do you think you are; my media consumption doctor?

[@corporatestatusbrah]

Follow a24 and you will be up to date with great indie movies.

[@ivanfernandesz]

hey boy, preach.

[@sudevsen]

The real reason is cause A24 put all it's effort and campaign money behind Lady Bird. Other than that it was Dafoe for TFP and Franco for Disaster Artist. That's the actual reason and also why Good Time was not nominated Studios always try to focus behind one film cause it's reduces movies competing for campaign $$ and eventual votes. Plus A24 doesn't have deep pockets like Amazon or Fox Searchlights or Sony Classics or WB

[@happymeal918]

Sudev Sen in my opinion lady bird is the weakest out of all of those fore mentioned a24 films

[@christopherceasar5353]

marketing doesnt have to do with the quality of the film rather what they think will get the most traction and a film like lady bird would get a lot more attention with a female auteur director on her first film dropping gold and a film centered around women when hollywood is reeling from a lot of backlash for their treatment of women. lady bird got the push because it was a liitle more relevant to what the academy would want. good time is something i think the academy must not have watched because by god is it amazing.

[@christopherceasar5353]

id say its definetly better than the disaster artist on a writing level and especially direction and all around ensemble perfoormance. the diaster artist had james franco being decent and a film with a much more interesting premise then the film really conveys. adding people like seth rogen seemed a little cheap and unecessary but didnt hurt the film but we know seth is not a talented actor nor is dave franco.

[@realrecognisereviews]

I agree, The Florida Project and Good Time were exceptional IMO whilst Lady Bird and The Disaster Artist were just good.

[@SelimxBradley]

The disaster artist is really overrated imo

[@Gundre82]

this film was a wonderful way to spend of two hours of my life

[@thehopeofeden597]

Absolutely true, but hey, it's the Oscars.

[@thehopeofeden597]

FilmGamer Never heard of, didn't like very much, and yeah that one was good but is anyone still talking about it? I'm not saying everything they've ever picked was bad, quite to the contrary. I just think they have a tendency to overlook certain movies, and vote on others without even having seen them (and that's not hyperbole)

[@manantial773]

And yet, you have never heard of Winter's Bone.... Clearly, the Oscar knows more than you.

[@thehopeofeden597]

Ivo Stoyanov They're 70,000 people. I'm 1 person who hasn't heard of 1 movie. My point still stands

[@manantial773]

Nope, they are 7 000 people and you are one ignorant.

[@alexcruz2183]

I don't think a film has to popular in terms of pop culture nor hyped up and talked about ever to deserve a nomination; in an ideal world the Oscars would represent the best artistry of Hollywood, and sometimes that artistry doesn't last beyond its period, but that doesn't mean it isn't relevant nor a piece of its time. Unfortunately this isn't an ideal world and there are many reasons why I don't like the Oscars myself-- but I can't help but dislike the argument that a film doesn't deserve a nomination just because people don't talk about it anymore for the reason I feel it diminishes the effort of the film on its own merits.

[@sign543]

This was a film that I was very, very skeptical going in, because I’m suspicious about some films that claim to be artistic, just to find out it’s exploitation. I didn’t like the film KIDS for that reason. There didn’t seem to be any redeeming qualities about it, and the filmmaker (Larry Clark) is a questionable person, sexualizing children, going for shock value instead of having a discernible message in his works. This film is different, though. This film has heart, and at its core, it’s a film about the innocence of childhood, how childhood is an adventure, even if the children have no idea what their lives are really like, and it’s a film that shows that people who live on the margins of society have real value and depth, even when they make poor choices. Beautifully shot, wonderfully acted, it draws you in from the start, showcasing these very talented children in their native environment, imagination, and making you cheer for them, even when things aren’t looking good at all. That little girl captured my heart...especially that final confrontation at her friend’s door...wow...and when the last frame ended, I was left just staring at the screen, still trying to process how real it all felt.

[@DonnaIRL]

I've never heard of this film before, but I'll check it out. Awesome analysis.

[@YuFanLou]

It’s the Oscars - let’s go beat it up

[@shadowmaster1356]

lol

[@tomasroque3338]

I mean, it's still not as good as Boss Baby, so I can see why it wasn't nominated

[@garyphilipmcadam]

While the film itself isn’t nominated, I’m hoping Willem Dafoe gets the award for best supporting actor, to give him and the film the attention they deserve. Also if you liked this, check out Tangerine, also by Sean Baker. Brilliantly humanist Director.

[@kkulkai]

Gary McAdam Sam Rockwell's probably taking the best supporting actor award tho

[@tomasroque3338]

Gary McAdam Of course Dafoe will win best supporting actor! His performance in the modern masterpiece Death Note 2017 was outstanding!

[@IkeOkerekeNews]

FilmGamer Late capitalism doesn't exist.

[@manantial773]

Dafoe did nothing in this movie, he does not deserve the nomination, he is not going to win. Baby Boss was nominated in the animated category due to a horrible year in animation (only one really good movie - Coco), really bad example.

[@jasonmeadows4075]

Wow, you convinced me that the Florida Project is a greater picture than I already realized it was. You pointed out things that I didn't see, which have made me appreciate the film even more. This was the best picture of 2017; screw the Oscars.

[@luis545x39]

saw willian dafoe expected quality from the get go

[@MorseCodeStutters]

nice rhyme, should be a meme!

[@jalvorson]

Like deathnote lol

[@luis545x39]

+GridTV .... fine.

[@CIRCADES]

Like Spider-Man! xD

[@SelimxBradley]

GridTV Dafoe's performance in Deathnote was great. He wasn't the reason that the movie was a steaming pile of shit.

[@birdy1numnum]

You are so right on many points but in particular, the Oscars are somewhat meaningless to any film lover. This movie is so unbelievably good and I picked up on the POV from the camera angle was so engaging. Yeah, phenomenal acting, writing and direction isn't enough for the Academy Awards. Again, well done breakdown here, thanks.

[@BanditRants]

As an editor and someone who also makes short documentary style videos, I love the overall presentation and narration of these videos.

[@alexjonesgotthedocuments3882]

+BanditRants your videos are AMAZING!

[@arcticbanana5427]

+BanditRants your editing skills are amazing, although you do require a little bit of work on your narration.

[@leafyisheresucks4842]

BanditRants I shall check you out

[@HxH2011DRA]

#Justifiedshilling

[@MrOxidator]

Good sir, your editing skills indeed are quite decent, however I heavily despise the fact that you use additional accounts to make you look better. Don't get me wrong, it's hard to get noticed on youtube these days and I respect the hustle of commenting stuff like this on big channels (I could learn a thing or two here), just please, cut the fake comments...

[@rhythmoriented]

Disappointed by best pic snub. Pulling for Willem Dafoe as THE best actor in a supporting role.

[@raselmia769]

্

[@Dragic27]

rhythmoriented Sammy R with the dub

[@ThatGuyWithAComment]

Low key I forgot about The Florida Project but when this video popped up in my feed I remember a bunch of emotions coming back from the first time seeing this movie. Such an underrated masterpiece and William DeFoe was wonderful I really hope this is a resurgence for him getting more roles in the future Edit: William DaFoe got an Oscar nomination at the least and I’m super grateful that he was at least recognized for his stellar performance. 😊

[@1pink2pink3pink]

2:35 “through out the course of the film you remember what it’s like to see the world from such a low angle” Me, a 5 foot tall adult: yes

[@MalloryMovies]

YES! Thank you!!!!! This was such a lovely film and it deserved more recognition!

[@MalloryMovies]

I hope you're right, I think Dafoe gave my favorite performance of the year. I didn't care for Three Billboards or Rockwell, but he's probably going to win which I mean, I love Rockwell in general so I'd be happy for him but Dafoe really just did an incredible job and he's also one of my favorite actors so he's who I'm pulling for

[@haydenclaborn9584]

I’m in the minority of thinking that The Florida Project was just good. It has its moments, but at I felt the film had lots of problems. The ending also ruined the movie for me. Felt too out of nowhere and was super unrealistic.

[@Discoursivist]

Hayden Claborn The ending felt unrealistic because it wasn't real. It was obviously in Mooney's imagination. She went to the clubhouse, not Disney World. For me, the ending was by far the best part, a raw shock of emotion.

[@haydenclaborn9584]

In that case, it feels odd that a hyper realistic movie would have a dreamy ending.

[@Discoursivist]

Hayden Claborn If you were paying attention, you could see the build-up throughout the movie. It had showed Moonee living joyfully in difficult circumstances. It showed you hints of how she coped, through imaginative play. It also showed you everything from her perspective, even the shots. At the end, when she faces her most difficult situation yet, you see her raw desperation to escape into a more innocent, carefree, and imaginative world. This is when you finally get fully immersed in her perspective, and you actually see what she envisions in her desperate imagination.

[@christopherceasar5353]

precisely im pretty sure the aspect ratio changes but i could be wrong, the only real problem i have with the ending is the fact that they ran through disneyworld with a camera on a normal day because you can see the people reacting to the camera and like thinking whats going on here, but i also thought it was an incredibly daring ending and i like the surrealism added in

[@haydenclaborn9584]

Fair enough. I guess the ending doesn’t work for me.

[@theparabolachampion6757]

Willam Dafoe !

[@itaikahari9395]

Adoring Fan Should win Supporting Actor right

[@tserenne]

william DaFriend!

[@sortof3337]

Damn you, I was gonna write that. :P

[@pleasantturtle2799]

By Azura by Azura by Aura. I can't believe it's you, standing here, next to me!

[@calebbaumtm1915]

legreat Spacejockey damnit you beat me to it

[@MarkHoltze]

It's films like this what keep me inspired in the art and ultimately what made me want to get into it. True honest stories keep me engaged over big stars, big FX and lack of plot. If i'm going to sit down and dedicated 2 hours to something, it needs to show me something i've not seen, needs to be smarter than me and make me think. This film accomplished that for me. Nice piece and I don't relate Oscar accolades with a successful piece either for the same reason you don't..."it's the Oscars".

[@kieronwelman4954]

Mark Holtze 7

[@chuualwayswins]

I love the florida project, it being so real to me. i’ve experienced living in a motel in orlando, hell im experiencing it right now as we’re waiting to move in an apartment here in march! one of my favorite films to exist

[@yellownarrative]

I made a video where I visited some of the filming locations from the Florida project kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqHZm6ppoMZsi6M check it out!

[@aandwdabest]

Sean Baker is a pretty underrated filmmaker.

[@vininwr]

Actually there's also Starlet (2012)

[@aishwaryagaidhane]

He's underrated and underfinanced, shot the last sequence of this movie on a 6s plus in disneyland to not having to take permission and go over budget. And tangerine is completely on 3 5s, but all his movies make 7x their budget, so I'd say he's not underrated anymore, people are seeing it..

[@aandwdabest]

@@aishwaryagaidhaneI know this comment is 5 years later but your comment encapsulates my thoughts exactly.

[@aishwaryagaidhane]

@@aandwdabest haha, It took me a while to find your reply. In the five years when I last made this comment, I learned that its a fools errand to be underrated & underfinanced. I hope he is just underfinanced now because I know being both sucks, for anyone, in any context..

[@Thelawncarenut]

beautifully done.

[@Zeratul187]

Hell and High Water had something similar to say , Chris Pine's character says that Poverty is like a disease passed on from one generation to another

[@claudiaambrose2321]

I just watched this movie for the first time today....Tears. So many tears.

[@WenBilson]

A brilliant film. Nice to see you’re always on form, giving this great film a nod. xx

[@catchtwenty22]

This film was too human for the Oscar’s. It scares them. It’s ours. To the Moone’s and Halieys everywhere please take a bow. We salute you.

[@reneclovercinecritica7269]

"I mean, it's the Oscars." That phrase right there, is the nail in the coffin to the little respect I had left for the Oscars. Excellent video as always!

[@ryantakach1478]

Blade runner should’ve been nominated

[@hazmanrostam2849]

amazing movie!! really recommend to watch behind the scenes!!

[@andresgonzalez5583]

Moonee crying scene is heartbreaking, I appreciate it even more after watching bts

[@moose1689]

Thanks for recommending!

[@stanverlaan1147]

Great essay. Could you do a video on Blade Runner 2049, also snubbed for best picture? I really enjoyed your Blade Runner essays and would like to know your thoughts on it.

[@beirasumidouro]

Undoubtedly the best movie of the year.

[@Windrammer]

Stan nice It sucked therefore didn’t get nominated. Robots are gay

[@beirasumidouro]

Jack Windrammer "Call me by Your Name" was very gay and got nominated, go figure. And I'm not sure there's that many robots in 2049. Have you seen the movie?

[@jaysanchez4407]

The reason it didn't get the nomination is because it relied on a previous film which most people haven't seen or can't remember, stand alone films fit the criteria of best picture better because once you start and finish it you get the whole story not just a segment.

[@Backs3atGaming]

+Juan Carballo (PredatorDcJ) There's been sequels in best picture nominations, hell even ones that have won. So there's really no excuse not to include it.

[@Antpaok]

Gives me a moonlight vibe

[@abrahamcb]

A24

[@tserenne]

gives me American Honey vibe..

[@essiedukeofficial]

Color scheme

[@noahdelrosario3788]

Way better than Moonlight

[@apullcan]

Tell that to the Oscars.

[@jakobrogers625]

Great video! I saw The Florida Project two days ago and I absolutely loved it. Easily one of if not the best and most honest look at childhood I've ever seen put on film.

[@maxcometa9031]

Great analysis as always, I also felt that the film's use of a telephoto lens was another great way to put the viewer in Moonee's shoes. Whenever a serious moment was shown from the perspective of the kids, the muted backgrounds makes us feel how they feel: Slightly confused and uncertain. Love your videos man!

[@collinsmith7078]

Thanks for this, Evan. I just watched The Florida Project the other day, and this is what I needed to really get it. Love your work, can't wait for the next one!

[@jovmilovanovic7757]

that ending though...watched it today, made me cry :(

[@jamesdormer8052]

they nailed the florida vibe pretty well. on vrv you should check out last man. from someone who appreciates akira and ghost in the shell you might really like that french animated series.

[@Nielz073]

I'll give this one a watch, thanks for the recommendation! Also, biggest snub in recent memory? Jake Gyllenhaal for best actor in Nightcrawler... He should've won that, let alone a nomination!

[@rolanddeschain6089]

I love big popcorn blockbusters. But as much, at least, I love the small independent / arthouse movies. I even have to say that the older I get, the more they stimulate me emotionally and intellectually. Often i get more excited and enthusiastic than in case of many of the big movies. And I like that nerdwriter keeps picking up these movies as well. Because let's be honest: 80% of the video essays on youtube are about the big movies.

[@jameskane8428]

I have to say until now I just assumed that it was nominated, it seems so obviously like an ideal choice. Too bad even obviously good things aren't getting the recognition they deserve.

[@jyotiprakash3423]

You know I'm something of a scientist myself

[@AcerManAcer]

have a reply

[@jyotiprakash3423]

This was a dumb comment

[@quemoiettoi]

This film devastated me particularly at the end when Haley arrives at the door of her friend in tears that her mother will be taken away. The sequence that follows tore me to shreds. What a beautiful rare vibrant film. I loved your take on it as I haven’t been able to find anyone who felt as I do about this luminous film. Thank you

[@judebower3]

Did anyone else think the old man was gonna come in to play later in the movie? Or am I just used to how messed up A24 movies can get?

[@ss-kw1kk]

Did anyone else not see how Halley did anything wrong or was a bad person? Obviously the family is in terrible circumstances, but Halley was continuously finding ways to make money, trying to find a job, was protective of Moonee, and was loving? Could she have done more?

[@roslyn-rose124]

Halley Definitely should have disciplined her daughter way more and watched her more

[@AfNinoGaming]

Should've been nominated over either Darkest Hour and The Post

[@siasleopard2668]

Sacrilege !!!!

[@xinbeicao6885]

The Post was such an Oscar bait aaargh

[@reneesang3832]

Perfect point, this film has become one of my favorites of all time and far surpassed all of the films I watched for that year (even having watched all of the Best Picture nominees). Can't agree with this point more, feel like this video was made for me, I kept saying it was snubbed!

[@Lyerbait13]

One of my dad’s best friends from high school created this beautiful movie- I’m so happy for it’s success, and honored that it’s able to be showcased by this amazing channel

[@smeva26]

any kind of movie that tries to push the envelope of "generic" and outdated styles film should be acknowledged and encouraged, maybe there should be a different award for those kind of brave people to bring them the attention they deserve

[@tommywiseau4224]

Someone had to say it, this movie was fantastic.

[@haimeur4773]

what is your point? He made the video it way better than writing some useless comments in rottentomatoes or metacritics. Ans whats the problem if he saw it last week even if it just a random claim u said. Idk why u thinks he acts like he's one of the select few people who have seen it because i clearly dont see him mentioning that the movie is not popular, he just said the movie deserved an oscar.

[@gerbilpmc]

Tommy Wiseau love the room XD

[@armpitfan7814]

FilmGamer how's he acting like that

[@Beforethecredits]

The Florida Project looks wonderful and I have been waiting to watch it for a while but I have been busy. I think Im going to sit down today and give it a go. Then come back and watch your video.

[@freddiegrace3770]

So, what did you think?

[@Beforethecredits]

I liked it, growing up my family didnt have alot of money so I could relate to some of the activities and actions that took place throughout the movie. However, I think it has some flaws. I hated the ending, I think a proper ending would have made a hell of a difference. If they would have maybe added some hints that Moonee wanted to go to the magic kingdom it would have had some meaning but without that it was pretty meh. Also I think there should have been more character dynamics with the parents. I get the movie is suppose to be about Moonee but she is a 7 year old actress, she did well but trying to have her carry the movie didnt work. I would have loved to see more emphasis on Halley. Just a couple of my thoughts.

[@kobehanrenobi3911]

I finally saw it and thought it was all over the place. A shame, 'cause I quite liked Tangerine. I can forgive movies for being all over the place if they're surreal, but if they're 100% realistic, I have to at least get a feel for some sense of direction or buildup. But that's just me.

[@freddiegrace3770]

Yeah, I never thought of that before but it would have been better if they would have had Moonee mention Disney, but I just lost it when she cried. Little kids really have to go through this kind of thing and it got me.

[@kobehanrenobi3911]

Yeah it was a great concept... a truthful and necessary story, with many wonderful and heartbreaking moments. I just think it's frustrating when movies seem great, but could've been better. Felt the same thing when I saw The Square the other day. It's a bit harsh to say these movies didn't reach their full potential, but to me, they didn't. :(

[@laughingoctopus8556]

you know I'm something of a scientist myself

[@filmwriter8880]

I totally agree except I dont give a fuck about who they nominate anymore. Shit!!! They always being so loyal to their subjective predictable taste and go for less original artistic choice (sorry for shitty english I dont write good in this language)

[@debasishmishra7239]

Nomination or No nomination, still one of the best of 2017. Period.

[@Gairuntee]

Thanks for cutting Mooney's mom some slack. Too often movie mom's like her are seen as villains but even with all her flaws she's loving and so very young and she's more real to many of us than June Cleaver will ever be. Love your reviews. Love your voice. Keep up the great work.

[@simplename80]

YESSS i know i made the right choice subscribing to ur channel! This is my favorite movie of the year and it's not getting the recognition that it needs, smh. Sean Baker is telling a story that people need to hear but not enough people are listening

[@_neep]

My family thought this movie was trash, I think it was mind blowing and really good. Had to keep my opinions to myself and I'm really happy you made a video about it thanks

[@TheKillerCucumber]

I just watched it with my parents yesterday and they thought it was shit too haha. I woke up today and realized I love this movie, so I can relate with you. I was disappointed to see how few of my favorite KZbin movie reviewers have talked about this movie though! At least Nerdwriter did

[@jackbinger4821]

I hate it so much, but it's not only the fact that the voters are missing a lot of great movies. Campaigning is a huge part of awards season, and a lot of great, smaller films can never beat out the campaigning of a lot of other films. The kings speech swept the over the line awards because of Weinstein and his company's campaigning. This year, Alison Janney is unfortunately going to beat out Laurie Metcalf because Janney is campaigning like crazy, and films like killing of a sacred dear, good time, Florida project didn't get recognition because of lack of campaigning and screeners for voters.

[@knivves0ut]

JackBinger true. And great indie companies like A24 (lady bird, Florida project, good time, moonlight, disaster artist, etc) can only afford to promote one or 2 films a year

[@howtobleachyourhair]

The Florida Project along with Blade Runner 2049 and Good TIme were some of the biggest snubs ever. all 3 are amazing

[@fiorebarrientos5127]

Agree about good time and The Florida project, they both were amazing

[@scifinerd17]

Blade Runner 2049 got five Academy Award nominations and won two. Best Visual Effects and Best Cinematography. This is the film that finally won Roger Deakins an Oscar after all these years. So I wouldn’t say it got snubbed completely.

[@binaryg]

BR 2049 deserved more as did FP. Best picture, Supporting actresses, but yeah hey, it's the oscars.

[@sonicboom20078]

And those were the only two awards that it deserved.

[@BrianDePalmaII]

For real! Good Time and Blade Runner 2049 are masterpieces

[@blastoff2moon429]

Thank you so much for making this video and putting your time and effort into this . I highly appreciate and support it Evan . Soothing job .

[@Hito343]

It's an NPC world nowadays. NEW AVENGERS FLICK, lets watch it guys! and that's pretty much it. You see those movies on billboards and bus stops, i didn't see single Florida Project poster.

[@DariusSinclair]

It was really raw, this movie, but also sad.

[@forgivingfrequency62]

Could you make a video on Mr. Robot please. It's so fascinating and I would love to hear your opinion on it!

[@Sam-hq1zj]

Would love to see another anaylise of a Pixar movie - I love looking at the beautiful storytelling of that studio 😊

[@Rubber_Monkey]

Tappers Talk same with Disney

[@IsoMorphix]

Man... *that's* Florida. I havent seen the movie yet but im excited to. I grew up in Tampa/St. Petersburg (2 hours southwest of Orlando where the movie takes place) and so much of it seems totally on point in representing a childhood spirit and reality of the place. When you grow up in a tourist economy, everything is artificial and surfacey... Endless flown-in palm trees and condos and planned downtowns. You invent your own fun as a kid. You have to. Wandering around construction sites, running down the huge dirt mounds that double as sand dunes, exploring half built houses, trying to sneak into hotel pools, walking around the endless suburban sprawl itching for something real... I miss it. Probably gonna move back.

[@kya_farak_padega]

Your "its the Oscar's" reminds me of "But Brutus is an Nobel Man"

[@jackfuller7947]

This film was incredibly overrated. Willem DaFoe did a really nice acting job and it's impressive knowing that it was filmed on an iPhone, but I honestly didn't give a shit about the characters. My own personal experience with people like that is that they're terrible while I'm still struggling to get by without resorting to the shit they do.

[@rjnagle]

(Florida Project wasn't filmed on iphone, but the director's previous film Tangerine was)

[@rohithkumarsp]

It's like watching a real life sob story. It's basically a documentary. Found it to be boring mess. You're music in this video made me realise there's no music in the movie lol not even the end credits.

[@turnpike]

i was pretty bored by the movie. for me, it was experience of some story from "charity TV show", except without good ending for feels but with better acting and directing. only will dafoe character saved it for me not to leave early. watched in cinema during "blind movie screening" (free admission, movie title not known before, if you leave early - free drink on bar, pay at the end by your satisfaction). usually few people leave. during this screening, probably 1/3 of audience left early. clearly this movie is not for all and thus not oscar worthy

[@thenihilist1809]

Where´s Blade Runner 2049???? The oscar died for me a long time ago, this was a spit in it´s grave.

[@SasapessoS]

the script was bad, the characters were bland (except Defoe's character). The Florida Project isn't a good movie. But the cinematography was superb.

[@blastoff2moon429]

This was such a warm movie .

[@prashantpatil400081]

Wonderful movie and thought behind it has been explained it very well. Kudos Nerdwriter

[@Rayafaemusic]

Can you do something on phantom thread

[@coopersavva2689]

I didn't love it this film, went in really hyped but was disappointed. Characters, cinematography, humour, setting, and performances were great. But I felt the film dragged, starting plot lines and then dropping them, sometimes only lasting one scene without an ending. I understand it's meant to be slice of life of people in this social class, but I just felt that the film didn't have a strong enough through line to keep me interested. But damn did it have charm!