Spin Out (film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2016 |
Key people | Tim Ferguson, Marc Gracie (directors) |
| Products | Romantic comedy film |
Spin Out is a 2016 Australian romantic comedy feature directed by Tim Ferguson and Marc Gracie, featuring performances by Xavier Samuel and Morgan Griffin.
Plot synopsis
Billy (Xavier Samuel) and Lucy (Morgan Griffin) form a skilled ute-driving duo hailing from a small town in Australia. Following a daring stunt performed by Billy, Lucy decides to relocate to the city. With only one evening left at the town’s yearly Bachelor and Spinster Ball, Billy must express his true emotions before the chance to keep her slips away.
Cast
- Xavier Samuel as Billy
- Morgan Griffin as Lucy
- Lincoln Lewis as Nic
- Melissa Bergland as Mary
- Christie Whelan Browne as Sacha
- Lisa Kowalski as Shazza
- Eddie Baroo as Hammerhead Carney
- Travis Jeffery as Sparrow McGee
- PiaGrace Moon as Taylah
- Mark Nicholson as Tubby
- Tessa James as Kimba
- Brendan Bacon as JJ
- Thomas Blackburne as Rooter
- Dorje Swallow as Podge
- Aileen Huynh as Merline
Reception
Critical response to the film was largely unfavorable. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 13% approval rating with an average score of 3.7 out of 10. Leigh Paatsch from the Herald Sun awarded it 1 out of 5 stars, raising concerns regarding its production quality and duration. Jake Wilson of The Sydney Morning Herald rated it 2 stars, characterizing it as a glossy, commercial television-style depiction of rural Australia, and noted that Samuel’s role diverged from expectations, portraying a "good-looking captain" instead of a traditional rugged figure.