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Spun (2002) -- 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).

Overview

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6.6/10   13,483 votes
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Director:
Jonas Åkerlund
Writers:
Will De Los Santos (screenplay)
Creighton Vero (screenplay)
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Release Date:
7 February 2003 (Norway) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime | Drama more
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). | full synopsis
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2 nominations more
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(10 articles)
Riding With Horsemen
 (From Fangoria. 9 July 2009, 1:25 AM, PDT)

Methamphysical Society for Research, Development, and Tweaking
 (From SoundOnSight. 15 June 2009, 6:00 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Brutally awesome movie...(from an ex-tweeker) more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Cook (USA) (working title)
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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 more
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)
Company:
Brink Films more

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Trivia:
Director Cameo: [Jonas Åkerlund]Hippie bumming a quarter at the bus station. more
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. more
Quotes:
Ross: You guys should *really* open a window in here. more
Movie Connections:
References Pink Flamingos (1972) more
Soundtrack:
Drive more

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69 out of 85 people found the following comment useful:-
Brutally awesome movie...(from an ex-tweeker), 16 February 2005
8/10
Author: The_Bogmonkey_Supremacy from Denver CO

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.

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