Spring breakers rating
"Spring Breakers" (2012) is a film directed by Harmony Korine, starring James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with a 44% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 144 reviews, with an average rating of 5.2/10. The critical consensus on the site reads: "Spring Breakers' bold, colorful visuals and intriguing premise are often overshadowed by its meandering, aimless storytelling."
On Metacritic, the film has a score of 48 out of 100, based on 34 reviews, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. Some critics praised the film's visuals, performances, and themes, while others found it to be overly long, confusing, and lacking in coherence.
Here are some notable ratings from prominent critics:
- Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times): 2.5/4 stars
- Peter Travers (Rolling Stone): 2.5/4 stars
- A.O. Scott (The New York Times): 2/5 stars
- David Fear (Time Out New York): 3/5 stars
- Scott Foundas (The Village Voice): A-
However, not all critics were negative. Some praised the film's bold and daring approach to exploring themes of youth culture, sexuality, and violence. For example:
- Jocelyn Noveck (Associated Press): 3.5/4 stars
- Betsy Sharkey (Los Angeles Times): 3.5/4 stars
- David Rooney (The Hollywood Reporter): 3/5 stars
Overall, while "Spring Breakers" received mixed reviews from critics, it has developed a cult following and is widely regarded as a thought-provoking and visually striking film.