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Spun

R

Released Apr 4, 2003

1h 41m

Comedy

Drama

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A drug addict (Jason Schwartzman) meets an assortment of wild characters (John Leguizamo, Mena Suvari) while on a three-day speed binge in Los Angeles.

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Critics Consensus

A chaotic drug movie that has little substance behind the stylistic flash.

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Nev Pierce

BBC.com

Like an ex-addict reminiscing over their days of dependence, it's dead behind the eyes: hollowed out.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 25, 2003

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Geoff Pevere

Toronto Star

It never quite convinces you this is anything but a fashion shoot.

Rated: 2/5

May 9, 2003

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Jason Gorber

Film Scouts

The mix of a fast pace, animated moments, and the always nuts Rourke makes for an entertaining flick

Rated: B

Jun 21, 2007

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Pablo Villaça

Cinema em Cena

Mesmo com seu timo elenco, esta cpia sem personalidade de Vamos Nessa! e Rquiem para um Sonho o exemplo perfeito da expresso 'muito estilo para pouco contedo'.

Rated: 2/5

May 11, 2006

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Jean-François Vandeuren

Panorama

Une bien mauvaise caricature.

Rated: 3/10

Dec 9, 2005

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Niko H

Watched this movie when I was around 10-11 & I never did hard drugs because of it. Made me understand why some of my family members were the way they were. Great movie but can be a lil too much at times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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mark g

This is an incredible film. And I know why some people down it, one scene in particular is quite strong. But it is central to the story. If you're uptight, you won't like it. But if you appreciate great acting, music, and some dark comedic moments, it's great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Larry F

Not much of a plot but I liked it a lot more than I expected. The pace and helter-skelter style of the photography is clearly an expression of someone that has been on a drug trip. The acting is quite good across the board, which seals the deal.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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Ted M

This movie ranks up there with Drugstore Cowboy and Basketball Diaries for depiction of drug culture. Quite well done even if the (spot on) meth depiction escaped almost all of the critics .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/30/23

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Kliff H

Intense methy and very abstinent. Great pace, shock-value is acceptable and its bedded for doomsday.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/13/23

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Kenneth D

I'd love the wild ride and chaos of each persons' life. The drug using cops add a hilarious punch. I thought the ending needed some work, maybe have Ross drive away or Cook crashing the car and killing them both. Great film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/23

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Synopsis

A drug addict (Jason Schwartzman) meets an assortment of wild characters (John Leguizamo, Mena Suvari) while on a three-day speed binge in Los Angeles.

Director: Jonas Akerlund
Producer: Chris Hanley, Fernando Sulichin, Timothy Wayne Peternel, Danny Vinik
Screenwriter: Will De Los Santos, Creighton Vero
Distributor: Newmarket Film Group
Production Co: Saggitaire, Muse Productions, Little Magic Films, Brink Films
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 4, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $410.2K
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround

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