Added to Plex on Friday, Apr 12, 2024 Four college girls, looking for a wild adventure, fund their spring break escapade by robbing a diner. Their holiday takes a dark turn when they’re arrested, only to be bailed out by a peculiar drug dealer named Alien. He introduces them to a dangerous criminal world. While initially thrilled, the darker sides of their actions begin to weigh on them, forcing each to face her own moral boundaries.
Length: 1h 34m
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
This Title is: Intense, Controversial
Cast
James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Contains strong sexual content, language, nudity, drug use, and violence throughout
Trivia
- The movie features a scene where the characters perform Britney Spears’ song “Everytime” in a montage of criminal activities.
- Director Harmony Korine wrote the film inspired by his lack of a typical spring break experience due to his focus on skateboarding during his own college years.
- Music contributions come from popular artists like Skrillex and Cliff Martinez, adding a vibrant dimension to the film’s intense scenes.
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Spring Breakers stands out for its vivid, dreamlike portrayal of spring break but falls short in terms of character development and plot depth. While the film’s style and music are noteworthy, the repetitive nature of the scenes and the interchangeability of the main characters except for Faith detract from its overall impact. The performance of James Franco as Alien is a highlight, providing a mix of humor and menace that drives the film’s second half.
