Alison Brier, who plays Amber, holds the title of manager at Tuscan Grove, an Italian restaurant. The film states she's "run this place like a perfectly run ship" for "nine years," but we aren’t shown any evidence of her actually managing anything, regardless of how well or poorly it might be done. That feels like a missed opportunity because, as Roger Ebert observed, depicting real work is generally more engaging than most narratives; consequently, a movie focused on the daily operations of a restaurant would likely be far more captivating than Spin Me Round’s storyline. I initially said “would be,” but what I really intended to convey is that a film portraying the genuine workings of a restaurant proves considerably more interesting than Spin Me Round's plot. Take Boiling Point, for example; it isn’t flawless, but its honesty—along with originality, which are two essential qualities in art—is admirable; it backs up its claims with action. Spin Me Round, however, feels disingenuous. It brings to mind The Lovebirds (and Date Night as well) in its assumption that humor can only arise from improbable and extreme scenarios. I’m not suggesting this is impossible, but consider the saying "it's funny because it's true"—it's a cliché for a reason. Alison Brie deserves better material than this. She’s more than just attractive; she’s a skillful and adventurous actress (look at Horse Girl or The Rental). Her fellow performers, Molly Shannon, Aubrey Plaza, Zach Woods, and the rest of the cast don’t come close to her level of talent—so why is she working with them?
On September 24, 2026
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