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Directed by | Jeff Baena |
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Cinematography | Sean Mcelwee |
Edited by | Ryan Brown |
Music by | Pino Donaggio |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Spin Me Round is a 2022 American dark comedy film[1][2] co-written by Jeff Baena and Alison Brie and directed by Baena. It premiered at the 2022 South by Southwest festival on March 12, 2022. It was released on August 19, 2022, by IFC Films in theaters and by AMC+ on video on demand.
Synopsis
Amber, the manager of a restaurant chain in Bakersfield, California, wins an all-expenses trip to the franchise's educational immersion program in Pisa, Italy, as well as the chance to meet the chain's wealthy and charismatic owner, Nick. However, she finds a different adventure than the one she imagined.
Cast
- Alison Brie as Amber
- Alessandro Nivola as Nick Martucci
- Fred Armisen as Ricky
- Tim Heidecker as Fran
- Tricia Helfer as Sofia
- Ayden Mayeri as Jen
- Ego Nwodim as Emily
- Jake Picking as Jake
- Debby Ryan as Susie
- Molly Shannon as Deb
- Ben Sinclair as Craig
- Lauren Weedman as Liz Bence
- Zach Woods as Dana
- Lil Rel Howery as Paul
- Aubrey Plaza as Kat
Production
It was announced in May 2021 that Jeff Baena and his Horse Girl co-writer and star Alison Brie were reuniting for Spin Me Round, which they would co-write. Brie would star in the film along with Aubrey Plaza, Alessandro Nivola, Molly Shannon and Lil Rel Howery. Filming began in Italy in June 2021.[3][4]
Release
Spin Me Round had its world premiere at the 2022 South by Southwest festival on March 12, 2022.[5][6] It was released on August 19, 2022, by IFC Films in theaters[7] and by AMC+ on video on demand.[8][9]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 47% based on 86 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "If it never quite lives up to its potential, Spin Me Round remains a dizzily diverting comedy elevated by Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza's performances."[9] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 58 out of 100 based on 23 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[10]
References
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (July 12, 2022). "'Spin Me Round' Trailer: Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza Go Wild in Italy". IndieWire. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Rosenberg, Sam (August 18, 2022). "Spin Me Round Serves Up An Amusing but Messy Slice of Dark Comedy: Review". Consequence. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 6, 2021). "Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Alessandro Nivola Top Ensemble Comedy Spin Me Round From Limelight & Duplass Brothers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Spin Me Round". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Film Screenings - SXSW 2022 Schedule". SXSW. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 2, 2022). "SXSW's Lineup For Return To In-Person Festival Includes Movies With Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage, Pete Davidson, Rose Byrne & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ "Spin Me Round (2022)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Spin Me Round (2022)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Spin Me Round (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Spin Me Round Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
External links
- 2022 films
- 2022 black comedy films
- 2022 independent films
- 2022 LGBT-related films
- 2020s American films
- American black comedy films
- American independent films
- American LGBT-related films
- Duplass Brothers Productions films
- Films about travel
- Films directed by Jeff Baena
- Films scored by Pino Donaggio
- Films set in California
- Films set in Lucca
- Films set in Pisa
- Films shot in Italy
- LGBT-related black comedy films