Spring Breakers (2012)

​If this film had a happy ending it would be a completely different film. But instead, Korine's Spring Breakers shifts it's focus to the dark side spring break. Who doesn't leave the beach after spring break? What gangsters are profiting off these fun seeking college students? I saw this film in a completely different way my second viewing. In 2012 when I first watched it my review was along the lines of, "boobs were nice." Now I understand that 'Spring Break' is the only place no bra is acceptable. It's a world free of judgement. The 4 beautiful lead actresses are always presented in a very uplifting way. They have the power. The power of beauty and freewill. What I mean is, for example, there's one scene where the really wild group member Cotty is in a room full of college boys. She has her breasts out and she's having a great time. But whenever any guy tries to grab her attention she denies them. She probably left that party without sleeping with anyone completely satisfied just with the experience of being open and desired. More power to her! At one point brittany spears is even referred to as an angel. These girls are free and beautiful and Korrine never portraits them as simple eye candy, despite what it may seem. Remember, this is a 'blockbuster' film in disguise. It's a joke you have to understand director Harmony to get. Beautiful girls, beach trip, loss of innocence, the 'trailer' for this film is purposefully misleading. This is about the dark side. It's honestly a dark film overall. And Korine is always changing how he tells story's. If you don't like it, maybe try again later. It's not for everyone. It wasn't made to be.

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