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Cinema

The Florida Project never sanctifies or demonises and is absorbing throughout

11 November 2017

9:00 AM

11 November 2017

9:00 AM

The Florida Project is a drama set in one of those cheap American motels occupied by poor people who would otherwise be homeless. It’s sad but not depressing, bleak but also joyful, and features one of the best and truest child performances you will ever likely see. Also, it is captivating without ever being condescending — I think.

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