Spinning Man
Spinning Man

Spinning Man

2018Movie100 minEnglish

Evan Birch is a family man and esteemed professor at a distinguished university. When a female student goes missing, police Detective Malloy has reason to be suspicious when crucial evidence makes Evan the prime suspect in her disappearance.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users36%
Director: Simon Kaije PerssonGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A happily married family man finds his life unraveling when he becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of a young woman. As the investigation intensifies, hidden secrets and past indiscretions begin to surface, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. He must confront his own troubled past and a potential dark side to save himself and his family from ruin.

Critical Reception

Spinning Man received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. While some acknowledged the performances, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or satisfying mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a muddled and predictable plot.
  • Performances are generally decent, but cannot save the weak script.
  • Lacks suspense and fails to engage the audience.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be confusing and anticlimactic, with many disliking the twist ending and the overall lack of tension.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead released direct-to-video in the US.

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Gimly

Gimly

Spoilers for _Memento_. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._