Review of Spinning Man (2018) by Nina D — 06 Apr 2018

The most interesting part about Spinning Man is if Guy Pearce and his kids in the story, will be able to catch the mouse that's loose in their house. Nothing else !

This review of Spinning Man (2018) was written by Nina D on 06 Apr 2018.

Spinning Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jennifer Szalai (4) for The New York Times (9,847) on 04 Apr 2018

A few moody flashbacks and daydreams are presumably intended to add to the noirish sense of uncertainty and unease, but instead of intensifying…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue.com (1,236) on 05 Apr 2018

It stumbles in the third act by indulging in too many incoherent twists and false endings, becoming detached from reality in the process…

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By Steph D (13) on 09 Apr 2018

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Variety (12,700) on 03 Apr 2018

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By Gary W (316) on 13 Apr 2018

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By Giovanni D (75) on 06 Apr 2018

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We loved this story of suspense and intrigue and the question of whether or not the main character was guilty kept us on the edge of our seats…

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By Roy F (91) on 21 Apr 2018

Great performances and the audience is led to think that this film will not only say soemthing very interesting about memory, truth and guilt…

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