
Spun
2002, Comedy/Drama, 1h 41m
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A chaotic drug movie that has little substance behind the stylistic flash. Read critic reviews
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Ross
Spider Mike
Cookie
Frisbee
Nikki
The Cook
Critic Reviews for Spun
All Critics (79) | Top Critics (29) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (50)
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December 30, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Like an ex-addict reminiscing over their days of dependence, it's dead behind the eyes: hollowed out.
November 25, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
It never quite convinces you this is anything but a fashion shoot.
May 9, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
A placebo of a film.
May 9, 2003 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review… -
Ultimately, Spun has no more substance than American Pie II.
April 25, 2003 | Rating: 2/4 -
This drug drama has enough drugs to stock a hospital but precious little in the way of drama.
April 24, 2003 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Spun
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Nov 28, 2012I don't ever get the story about drug movie, but I like the visualization when someone hit the drugs.UUd I Super Reviewer
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Oct 06, 2011It has some stylish visual designs but there's really not storyline and good acting. Just pure exploitation of drugsSylvester K Super Reviewer
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Aug 14, 2011Various meth addicts do various cruel shit. This film is full of stylistic gimmicks: every time a character takes a hit of meth, there is a frenetic special effect, and it is edited so that there rarely is a shot that lasts over three seconds. I'm sure that this might be what it's like to be on meth, but ultimately these gimmicks don't make a film. When I wrote my first sentence, a story synopsis, I didn't know what to write because there isn't a fluid narrative. Additionally, there is not a signal likable character in the film; Jason Schwartzman's character could pass for a hero, but early in the film he handcuffs his naked girlfriend to a bed and blinds and gags her with duct tape - not exactly Atticus Finch. You might say that as a drug film, there shouldn't be any likable characters, but they should at least be interesting or trying to be likable. I think <i>Trainspotting</i> is a good film for comparison. The film basically opens with Renton trying to quit heroin. Of course, he doesn't, but it immediately begins with an admirable goal, one with which we can sympathize. There isn't even the prospect of quitting; even the cops pursuing the addicts are on meth. Overall, the gimmicks that fill this film can do nothing to counter its many glaring flaws.Jim H Super Reviewer
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Jun 04, 2010What a ride, and I finally got around to watching it. Filled with interesting, complex and totally strung out characters...just going on with their everyday lives. Pretty intriguing flick.Bannan i Super Reviewer
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