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List Price: $14.94 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 18442
Released: July 22, 2003 |
| Our Price: $7.20 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
When college drop-out Ross becomes the local crystal meth cook's personal driver in exchange for free drugs, he has no idea what he's in for. Starring: John Leguizamo (Moulin Rouge, Empire), Brittany Murphy (8 Mile, Just Married), Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Pie),Jason Schwartzman (Slackers, Rushmore), Patrick Fugit (Almost Famous, White Oleander), Debbie Harry (lead singer of rock group "Blondie"), Mickey Rourke (The Pledge, Get Carter),Eric Roberts (National Security, TV's "Less Than Perfect").
Description of Spun (Unrated Version):
Spun is an unclassifiable ensemble piece, intentionally bleached of soulfulness and high on visual invention and comic depravity. Set in north Los Angeles, where meth freaks lurch from one motel room to another in search of companionship and a score, the film stars Jason Schwartzman as Ross, whose life is rapidly disintegrating. Fielding phone messages from his mother and trying in vain to reach an old girlfriend, Ross spends most of his time on a feverish circuit with the half-mad Cookie (Mena Suvari) and Nikki (Brittany Murphy), the dangerously paranoid Spider Mike (John Leguizamo), and a macho drugmaker called the Cook (Mickey Rourke). Director Jonas Akerlund's story is nonexistent, but then again Spun is driven by the blurry, hellish energy of a life lived on speed. An obvious influence is Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream, but Akerlund is interested in nightmarish set pieces than tiny horrors of misfired nerve endings and ravaged time. --Tom Keogh
Spun (Unrated Version) Reviews:
A treat for speed freaks and ex-speed freaks... Buy the Unrated Version Only!!! 
2009-12-03 - "Spun" is a great portrayal of what life can be like while consuming massive amounts of methamphetamine. The movie takes place in several grungy and grimy sets, mainly people's homes. The movie not only glorifies the fun aspects of speed, but it also shows the downside (which most addicts will tell you there are plenty of). The main character, Ross, is an addict getting progressively worse off on the drugs by meeting and driving around a "cook", played masterfully by Mickey Rourke. The film is stylishly directed, the acting is good, and the story is the closest representation to meth life I've ever seen. "Spun" also features awesome new music by Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and Zwan. The music really fits in well with the film. I recommend this film for anyone who is familiar with meth use, otherwise, the movie may sort of go over a non-user's head. The Unrated Version is the ONLY way to go. DO NOT BUY THE R-Rated version. There are many crucial scenes either missing or censored. In the end, "Spun" is a great movie with good emotional ups and downs. Check it out.
Spun 
2009-11-17 - I would order from this vendor again. They were fast with a great product.
Holly ****
2009-10-24 - Short and Simply...This movie is is awsome.It's extreme hardcore addiction,pornograph,and crazy as ever cartoon scenes and just freaky,off the wall stuff.This movie will totally make your head spin.
Holly ****
2009-10-24 - Short and Simply...This movie is is awsome.It's extreme hardcore addiction,pornograph,and crazy as ever cartoon scenes and just freaky,off the wall stuff.This movie will totally make your head spin.
What a rush
2009-10-23 - this flick isnt for everyone but if you enjoy films such as Trainspotting, Requiem For A Dream, and Doom Generation, then this is a MUST SEE!!! It trumps them ALL!!!
