Spring breakers metacritic
According to Metacritic, a website that aggregates movie reviews from top critics, the 2012 film "Spring Breakers" has a Metascore of 64 out of 100, based on 42 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Here's a breakdown of the critical reception:
- The film holds a 64% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.2/10, based on 144 reviews, with the critical consensus being: "Spring Breakers' bold, colorful visuals and a strong performance from James Franco make up for some of its narrative shortcomings."
- On Metacritic, the film has a score of 64 out of 100, based on 42 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The critical consensus on Metacritic reads: "Spring Breakers is a visually striking and often thought-provoking exploration of youth culture, even if it's not always successful in its storytelling."
- On IMDb, the film has a rating of 6.8/10, based on over 50,000 user reviews.
Some notable reviews from top critics include:
- A.O. Scott of The New York Times gave the film a positive review, stating: "The movie is a visual and aural feast, with a soundtrack that's a mix of hip-hop and electronic dance music, and a color palette that's bright and bold."
- Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, stating: "Spring Breakers is a wild ride, a trip into the heart of darkness that's also a trip into the heart of youth culture."
- David Fear of Time Out New York gave the film a positive review, stating: "The film's a visual stunner, with a neon-drenched aesthetic that's both mesmerizing and disorienting."
However, not all reviews were positive. Some critics felt that the film's narrative was disjointed or that the characters were underdeveloped. For example:
- Manohla Dargis of The New York Times gave the film a mixed review, stating: "The movie's a mess, but it's a fascinating mess, and it's hard to look away from the sheer audacity of its visuals and the way it uses music to create a sense of atmosphere."
- Scott Tobias of The A.V. Club gave the film a C+ grade, stating: "The film's a slog, and it's hard to care about the characters or their fate when the story's so disjointed and the tone's so inconsistent."
Overall, while "Spring Breakers" received generally positive reviews from critics, there were some mixed opinions about the film's narrative and character development.