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Spun
2003 101 min United States of America R 18+
★6.0
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Director: Jonas Åkerlund
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Description
Over the course of three days Ross, a college dropout addicted to crystal-meth, encounters a variety of oddball folks - including a stripper named Nikki and her boyfriend, the local meth producer, The Cook - but all he really wants to do is hook up with his old girlfriend, Amy.
Budget:
$2M
US Gross:
$411,119
Starring
Jason Schwartzman
Actor
John Leguizamo
Actor
Patrick Fugit
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Spun is a divisive, stylistically aggressive film that uses frantic editing and a raw, rock-n-roll aesthetic to depict the chaotic reality of methamphetamine addiction. While many viewers praise the committed ensemble cast—particularly Mickey Rourke—critics remain split on whether its hyper-kinetic visual language creates an immersive experience or merely feels derivative of more iconic drug-themed cinema.
| Acting | Mickey Rourke delivers a charismatic and standout performance that anchors the film's gritty atmosphere. | |
| Score | Billy Corgan's dynamic score and soundtrack are widely cited as a highlight that elevates the film's high-energy aesthetic. | |
| Editing | The hyper-kinetic editing style, featuring thousands of rapid cuts, is praised by some as a visceral simulation of drug-induced psychosis while others find it exhausting and repetitive. | |
| Originality | The film's visual approach is heavily debated, with some viewers appreciating its bold, music-video-inspired originality and others dismissing it as derivative of films like 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'Trainspotting'. | |
| Humor | The tone frequently shifts between dark humor and grim tragedy, leaving audiences divided on whether the film functions effectively as a satire or descends into unpleasant, empty nihilism. |