Spun (2002)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Director:

Jonas Åkerlund

Writers:

Will De Los Santos (screenplay)
Creighton Vero (screenplay)

Release Date:

7 February 2003 (Norway)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Tagline:

the ultimate speed freak's tale.

Plot:

An out-of-control speed freak (Schwartzman) is introduced his drug of choice's creator (Rourke) by his dealer (Leguizamo). A massive three-day adventure ensues (with Fugit, Murphy, and Suvari in tow). |

Plot Keywords:

Drugs | Speed | Speed Freak | Gay | Hypodermic Needle

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Jason Schwartzman	...	Ross
Mickey Rourke	...	The Cook
Brittany Murphy	...	Nikki
John Leguizamo	...	Spider Mike
Patrick Fugit	...	Frisbee
Mena Suvari	...	Cookie
Chloe Hunter	...	April Love
Elisa Bocanegra	...	Giggles
Julia Mendoza	...	La Sadgirl
China Chow	...	Escort
Nicholas Gonzalez	...	Angel
Deborah Harry	...	Neighbor
Josh Peck	...	Fat Boy
Charlotte Ayanna	...	Amy
Eric Roberts	...	The Man

Also Known As:

The Cook (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive drug content, strong sexuality, language and some violence. (video release only; rating surrendered for theatrical release)

Runtime:

101 min | Argentina:106 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Hungary:18 | Iceland:16 | Singapore:(Banned) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Canada:18A (edited version) | Canada:R | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:(Banned) (original rating) | Ireland:18 (re-rating on appeal) | Italy:VM18 | Japan:R-18 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:Open (rating surrendered: 2002) | USA:R (original rating) (cut) | USA:R (video rating) | USA:Unrated (theatrical release) (uncut)

Filming Locations:

Circus Liquor - 5600 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Brink Films

Trivia:

Director Cameo: [Jonas Åkerlund]Hippie bumming a quarter at the bus station.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ross arrives to The Cook motel room, by the time that Nikki is going to work to the strip club, The Cook is wearing black and white sneakers, then right ahead, after threatening Ross, is wearing cowboy boots.

Quotes:

Ross: You guys should *really* open a window in here.

Movie Connections:

References Pink Flamingos (1972)

Soundtrack:

Drive

Brutally awesome movie...(from an ex-tweeker)

Twenty years ago, I fought my battle with crank and won (thankfully)...needless to say, while watching this movie I began to taste the "drains" down the back of my throat, and feel strung out like a three-day-binger...That's good film-making.

I suppose my position as ex-tweeker gives me more appreciation for this film. But it just works out to a really good, wild ride. I wanted to turn it off, really I did, but I could not stop watching it - period.

All of the characters were brilliantly portrayed. Mena Suvari was a TAD un-convincing as a speed freak, but I think I was holding a lot of her previous roles against her. John Leguizamo (sp?) almost went too far with his role, but he pulled it off, by gum.

One of my favorite things was all the dang cameo appearances. When I saw Rob Halford behind the counter of the Porn Shop, I said to myself "this movie has hit the button"...Classic~!~! There are many more cameos or near-cameos (i.e. Deborah Harry), which add a sense of fun to the film.

I think if you've never done crank, you might have a problem relating to this movie. I was CONSTANTLY cringing at each "snort, hiss, fizzle, snap" (as they did the drugs)...Man I'm glad I beat that monkey! I will buy this movie.