Spun (2002)

Director:

Jonas Åkerlund

Writers:

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

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:

Shot In The Crotch | Methamphetamine | Bondage | Chauffeur | Defecation Scene

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 Ave., North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Brink Films

Trivia:

One of the characters is watching a video by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon. The song is called "Mother North". The group agreed to Jonas Åkerlund using the video under the terms, that he directed their next video clip "Fuel for Hatred". He fulfilled that deal, when shooting the video in 2003.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ross and The Cook go to the truck stop to pick up "ingredients", they run the car into a sign bending it backwards. When they leave the truck stop, the sign is straight again.

Quotes:

Ross: It looks like a perfectly healthy green dog.

Movie Connections:

References Trainspotting (1996)

Soundtrack:

Hurdy Gurdy Man

Totally Spuned

Spun is a tale about drugs, sex and addictions. Ross(Jason Schwartzman)who is a speed freak along with Nikki(Brittany Murphy) are introduced to the perfect speed made by "The Cook"(Mickey Rourke). Along with some other speed freaks including dealer Spider Mike(John Leguizamo) and his girl Cookie(Mena Suvari) their addictions will come to some crazy consequences that could affect their entire future. This was a very crazy and wild movie filled with humor and excitement. The performances are excellent by all actors and their characters were very believable. I would give Spun 7.5/10