A little sun can bring out your dark side.|Jan. 24, 2013|United States | France|94 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Mystery;Romance
Description: *Spring Breakers* is a 2013 American crime film written and directed by Harmony Korine. The movie features a cast including James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine. The story follows four college girls who travel to Florida for spring break. There, they encounter a local drug dealer, played by Franco, who assists them during a desperate situation. Over time, their journey spirals into a chaotic world of drugs, crime, and violence.
Korine conceptualized the film over several years, focusing on creating a sensory-driven experience rather than a plot-heavy narrative. Inspired by the atmosphere of spring break, he developed the story and wrote the screenplay while in Florida. Production began in 2012 with a modest budget of $5 million, marking it as Korine’s second most expensive project at the time. The film also stands out as one of his first works to achieve widespread theatrical distribution.
Released in the United States on March 22, 2013, by A24, *Spring Breakers* earned $31 million globally, making it a financial success despite its limited budget. The film garnered generally favorable reviews, with some critics hailing it as a potential cult classic. It was also selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival. Critics and scholars have interpreted the film as a commentary on modern superficiality and the younger generation’s preoccupation with fleeting, stylized pop culture. Notably, the film secured a spot in BBC’s list of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century.
Cast director: Harmony Korine
Cast actor: James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Selena Gomez, Rachel Korine, Gucci Mane, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Emma Holzer, Lee Irby
Original name: Spring Breakers