You can tell that Spun was made by a music video director. It's all flash, all the time. But, as someone who also loves speed, energy, and saturation, I had no problem injecting this style into my veins.
More than anything, the editing is the clear highlight here. Because the movie's vibe is meant to be that of a drug-fueled fever dream, it contains some of the fastest and most frenetic cutting I've ever seen. You'd think this kind of whirlwind presentation would get old or annoying after a while (and, yeah, maybe it does at times), but I think there's enough characterization and emotional range throughout that it rarely becomes a problem.
It also helps that the movie's as raw as it is. Despite the visual pizazz, you can't really accuse this material of being glamourized or sanitized. It's honestly downright filthy at times. And yet, the mood is never so heavy or dark that it makes me want to get off the ride entirely. Sure, there isn't much in the way of substance here, but I found the lack of plot or dramatics made for some great character work, and a fun hangout experience, even if I wouldn't want to be within ten miles of any of these people in real life.
Grade: A-
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