Spinning Into Butter
User Score
4.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4

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  1. JayH.
    Jun 18, 2009
    4
    A poorly structured film, trite writing, the acting is overzealous and the story is overstated. The film is so busy trying to be significant and important it neglects to entertain.

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Metascore
20 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 8 out of 11
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    25
    Despite all the hyperventilating, the movie fails to consider what these crimes mean when, say, the residents of the White House happen to be black. The filmmakers recognize that identity politics are often a trap door. But it's one they're helpless to save themselves from falling through.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    25
    A painfully miscast Parker nervously flips her hair and waves her hands, sitcom-style, as a do-gooding dean of students.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Glenn Whipp
    40
    Despite the film's haphazard choices and aversion to subtlety, Parker and Williamson come off as appealing sparring partners.
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