Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Spun - Jonas Åkerlund - USA - (2002)



http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283003/

Plot by Imdb:"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)."

Speed ride into the meth-addict everyday life, Spun is a fun and crazy journey into over-the-top characters. A mix between Fear and loathing in Las Vegas (without the depth) and Trainspotting, it relies on a strong casting, especially John Leguizamo and Britany Murphy both perfect and hilarious. Made to be cult, it doesn't succeed entirely, even if some scenes will clearly stay with you for some times (the gf tied to a bed during half the movie for example). More a dark hysterical comedy than an addict "mind landscape", Spun is a post modern punk version of a 70's hallucinogenic movie. It's good fun and general cinematography is really excellent. Jonas Akerlund professional background as a musical video clip director  helped a lot. Overall a good little gem in  the forgotten Drugsploitation genre. Wicked !
Don't take speed watching this, your head  might explode !




Trailer:



1 comments:

GUM said...

Hey, i've see this movie.

My favorite scene is when the girl, after much suffering, shit gets a little, little, cakita.

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