Film Review – Spread

Former actress Buffy Charlet attempts to make a comedy about pornography in “Spread.” It’s a delicate subject, with many looking to use the coarseness of the industry to inspire laughs, and Charlet is no different, mostly avoiding an original take on the business of sex to make a crude endeavor with few likable characters and a dismal appreciation for amusing moments. Director Ellie Kanner offers journeyman-like work on the feature, overseeing a tired premise built with limp gags and paint-by-numbers writing. Those hunting for cheap thrills and amusing antics are likely to come up short with “Spread,” which doesn’t do enough with its central concept of female gaze interests in the world of X-rated entertainment. There’s room for sharpness and enlightenment, but Charlet would rather play dumb instead. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com