Spun (2002), Jonas Akerlund

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Overall Rating:

(out of 5)

I think I would've liked this movie a lot more if it didn't seem like just a cheap ripoff of "Requiem for a Dream." Sure, its a bit different... and its definitely a lot cornier... but that really irked me.  This movie is pretty funny at times, extreme at others.  If you liked Requiem, or like movies like it, go ahead and watch it... otherwise definitely back off from this one.

The Story:

(out of 5)

1 Point: Interesting

2 Points: Original

1 Point: Unpredictable

1 Point: OMGZ

We follow a college drop out through his journey and payments in order to get his hands on some meth.  He goes to his usual setup with no luck, and so is led by a pretty girl to her boyfriend's motel room where he cooks the stuff up himself.  In payment, he has to drive them around whenever they need.

Characters:

(out of 5)

1 Point: Well-Played

1 Point: Original

1 Point: Relatable

1 Point: Emotional Attachment

1 Point: OMGZ

Ross (Jason Schwartzman): The college drop out who finds himself in a helluva rut due to his meth addiction.

Nikki (Brittany Murphy): I love her so much.  She's brilliant in this role.  She's the trashy-esque meth addict whose boyfriend makes it all himself.

Believability:

(out of 5)

1 Point: No Disbelief

1 Point: Well-Explained

1 Point: Characters Fit Conceivably

1 Point: Not Foolishly Omniscient

1 Point: OMGZ

Eh, drugs are huge.  It happens.  

Weight:

(out of 5)
1 Point: Relatable Lives
1 Point: Relatable Choices
1 Point: "Wow" Moments
1 Point: Lasting
1 Point: OMGZ

This is forgotten easily.  Doesn't have nearly as much impact as Requiem.  

Visual:

(out of 5)
2 Points: Visual Quality
1 Point: Unique Visual Perspective
1 Point: Special Effects
1 Point: OMGZ

You could say the visuals were unique, but again, its really kind of a cheap ripoff of Requiem.