Film Review – Spinning Man

The truth, or at least the perception of it, drives most of “Spinning Man.” It’s something of a whodunit and not much of a thriller, instead sticking with intellectual debates on the nature of language while psychological unrest bubbles underneath the surface. It’s an adaptation of a book by author George Harrar, giving the feature a literary pace and attention to character, but director Simon Kaijser manages to bring some cinematic qualities to the talky picture, developing a mild amount of suspense with police procedural activity and domestic suspicion. “Spinning Man” isn’t a pulse-pounder, but it remains an intriguing study of denial, offering atypical attention to the concept of guilt, making a game out of questioning and memories, which provides a satisfying sit.  Read the rest at Blu-ray.com