Spun

Name: Spun
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: March 14, 2003
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 41
Cast: Brittany Murphy, Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo, Mena Suvari, Mickey Rourke

2003

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Mixed or average reviews based on 27 Critic Reviews

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Movie Details & Credits

Silver Nitrate | Release Date: March 14, 2003 | Open

Starring: Brittany Murphy, Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo, Mena Suvari, Mickey Rourke, Patrick Fugit

Summary: America's answer to "Trainspotting," this film follows a speed freak on a three day adventure.

Director: Jonas Åkerlund

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rating: Open

Runtime: 101 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Spun is accomplished, but it's also numbing. It's hard to have much connection to people who never connect with each other. Read full review

Stephen Holden

A swaggering journey into hell that conveys a chortling amusement at its own apocalyptic imagination. Read full review

Steven Rea

Rourke and Roberts! Dueling kings of B-movie excess and cable-TV schlock, together again on the big screen! Talk about chemistry! Read full review

Peter Rainer

As the cowboy-hatted wild man who cooks up speed in his motel-room lab, Rourke, who looks at home in his tattoos, is mesmerizingly grungy. He strikes a rare note of authenticity in this otherwise phony fandango. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

This is a gleefully repulsive movie. Spun is bound to be described as bold and cutting-edge by those who confuse shock value with achievement. Most people, however, will just long for a shower after it's over. Read full review

Megan Lehmann

Spun is quickly exposed as being all flash, no substance. Read full review

J.R. Jones

A turkey of Rubenesque proportions. Read full review

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suse

Feb 20, 2014

I've never seen a movie that was so real and surreal at the same time. Artful as well as gritty, some people will take a quick look and not " get" this. Surrounded by talented people, Mickey Rourke steals this movie. His monologue at the end of the movie had to be written by him and broughtI've never seen a movie that was so real and surreal at the same time. Artful as well as gritty, some people will take a quick look and not " get" this. Surrounded by talented people, Mickey Rourke steals this movie. His monologue at the end of the movie had to be written by him and brought tears to my eyes. I laughed most of the way through this movie and then was hit with his words. Only open-minded people will be able to watch this gem. Someday more critics will "get" this and it will be declared a cult classic.… Expand

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hortonaaron7901

Jan 21, 2021

I discovered this movie by accident believe it or not. This has become one of my top five favorite movies it's hilarious it's cringing it's disgusting. It's also heartbreaking because it shows Ross and how much even though he loves his ex-girlfriend addiction is more important in his lifeI discovered this movie by accident believe it or not. This has become one of my top five favorite movies it's hilarious it's cringing it's disgusting. It's also heartbreaking because it shows Ross and how much even though he loves his ex-girlfriend addiction is more important in his life which is something I can relate to. I remember when I did meth in my early twenties and how the world around me became less and less of a reality. The acting and the cast are absolutely fantastic and it breaks my heart that Britney Murphy is no longer with us but we were still able to experience some of her talent. I love this movie in every way and this is why I don't trust New York critics or Los Angeles critics or get paid a lot of money critics because sometimes or most of the time they just don't get it.… Expand

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Mr.Screenjaw

Nov 20, 2007

Completely missed by critics. there is no plot to meth. i liked spun for all the reasons the hacks hated it. bravo.

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InjuredDriver

Jul 21, 2022

I've never done meth... never want to do meth... but not going to lie... I've hung around some people who were on meth... and they've all acted *exactly* like the people do in this movie. 10/10 for realism. RIP Brittany Murphy

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CiscoP.

Mar 26, 2007

Just like a movie about speed should be, fun, fast and disconnected, this characters are much more real than some people would like to believe.

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DaveD

May 2, 2009

Superb druggy slice of life. Perfect mix of style and content. All the cast are on top form, and Rourke is effortlessly good as The Cook.

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StacH.

Apr 12, 2006

I don't care - I liked this one. It's like a curiosity. And, so far from the formulaic tired crap that's out there usually. Worth a view at least.

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