Spent

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This gem of a film took me for a few genuine surprises and I loved it!! It's a very well made dark comedy- a la Coen brothers-subtle, dark humor, has an excellent cast and the cinematography is great. What I think most impressed me was the comedic performances by the cast. They had to be so subtle yet engaged to make some of the scenes work, AND THEY DID. I was really blown away by this film because it tackles so many things: It's set in the 40's, the comedic style has to be incredibly specific to work, and then the originality of the film: never knew what was going to happen next, as it should be! Highly Recommend!!

Spent has a fun vintage vibe with a clever and artistic approach to the cinematography. The story line is quirky and full of unique characters that help this dark comedy work. The character choices are bold and somewhat questionable but it lends to the idea that they aren't trying to take themselves too seriously and ads to the comedy in the film. The pacing is a bit slow and could have used some trimming but overall the surprising twists and ending tied it together nicely.

Nice dark comedy in a vintage setting. An enjoyable plot with quirky characters, delightful performances, funny dialogue, fitting music, interesting cinematography and use of black and white footage. I especially love when a comedy doesn't take itself too seriously and the creators are able to convey that along the way.

To be honest, this isn't the kind of movie I'd normally watch, and I'll admit it took me a little while before I got it. But once I did, I really enjoyed this movie. I'm so glad it didn't have the same old tired characters and story lines that I've seen repeatedly. It was something different, and I also loved the vintage vibe.

Only the paid or associated film staff could be voting this movie so high. This is a joke and for people to give it 10/10 is plainly suspect. The voting system is fraught with all these fakes and making the whole process a joke.

"Spent" is an over the top farce and a genuine homage to satire. The dark and ridiculous sense of humor might not be for everyone, but the filmmakers do a fine job of building their own unique world with writer Lisa Mikitarian illustrating a distinct and consistent style throughout. It's a promising first attempt on the indie level and offers plenty of chuckle worthy moments for fans of black comedy throughout.

Fun movie with a very unique tone! As someone who is a sucker for old music / musicals, the film captured me at the start. I love the vintage feel & strong production value. On first glance it might look fluffy, but don't be fooled! There are clever details interwoven throughout. Thumbs up.

A great film with an original script and great premise. Lisa Mikitarian is a great writer. Why can't Hollywood write this well? The sound track is also killer. If you get a chance, check this film out.

This movie had me dying. I literally laughed 'till I cried on a certain part of this film. The characters are so quirky and odd that it puts you in a certain quirky mood, almost as if the film invites you into it's offbeat world. I attribute that invitation to the filmmakers/director; executing their vision so well that it cascades onto the audience. While the film dealt with a "morbid" subject matter, the light and airy dialogue as well as the entertaining score (which was VERY good btw) kept the tone upbeat and jovial. Also, great cast! LOVED the father! He was hilarious. Overall this was a collection of quirky, entertaining characters set in a wonderfully set up offbeat world, dealing with an unwanted, yet common life situation. The film treated the situation humorously, and brought a new interpretation of "estate planning" to the masses.