Spin Me Round
Italian trip transforms an American restaurant manager
About Spin Me Round
Released: 2022
Platform: Hulu
Rating: Not Rated
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Cast
Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Alessandro Nivola, Molly Shannon, Lil Rel Howery
About Spin Me Round
"Spin Me Round" is a 2022 movie directed by Jeff Baena and co-written with Alison Brie, who is also starring in the film. The story revolves around the experience of a manager at a nonprofit company. She gets a chance to Fly to Italy courtesy of a corporate team-building trip. Her dream trip turns surreal when her company's American team gets mixed with the European Team.
Making / Production
"Spin Me Round" is produced by the Duplass Brothers Productions and also by Limelight. The creators successfully brought the screenplay to life, capturing the complex dynamics of workplace relationships and the surrealistic journey of the main character in Italy.
Actors
- Alison Brie: Plays the lead role of the manager who embarks on a surreal journey to Italy. She delivered an impressively vivid performance portraying the transition of a person in a foreign land.
- Alessandro Nivola: Plays an enigmatic character in the company. His portrayal was powerful and added mystery to the film.
- Molly Shannon: She perfectly illustrated the character of a high-ranking woman that throws the corporate trip into chaos.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "Spin Me Round" marks the second collaboration of Alison Brie and Jeff Baena since their film "Horse Girl" in 2020.
- This movie is a cross-cultural comedy-drama, exploring the stark cultural differences between America and Italy.
Quotes
- "Life is about turning the things you want to do into things you've done."
- "When you live in the present, every moment is a new adventure."
- "What we experience isn't always real."
Music, Soundtrack
- The movie featured a beautiful blend of American and Italian music, enhancing the cultural immersion.
- The suspenseful scenes were heightened by the impressively composed thriller tracks.
- A distinct soundtrack choice was the use of classic Italian songs to introduce the audience to the Italian culture.
About Spin Me Round
Spin Me Round is a comedic journey of self-discovery set amidst the backdrop of an Italian corporate retreat.