Spit (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Jonathan Teplitzky |
| Written by | Chris Nyst |
| Produced by | Trish Lake Greg Duffy Felicity McVay David Wenham |
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| Cinematography | Garry Phillips |
| Edited by | Nick Meyers |
| Music by | Elliott Wheeler |
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| Distributed by | Transmission Films |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | AU$675,328[1] |
Spit is a 2025 Australian comedy film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky and written by Chris Nyst. It is a spin-off of the 2003 film Gettin' Square.[2]
Cast
[edit]- David Wenham as Johnny "Spit" Spitieri
- Helen Thomson as Marion Barrington
- David Field as Arne Deviers
- David Roberts as Niall Toole
- Gary Sweet as Charles 'Chicka' Martin
- Arlo Green as Jihad Kalif
- Pallavi Sharda as Aria Sahni
- Ayik Daniel Chut Deng as Baktash
- Sam Rybka as Annie Barrington
- Sami Afuni as Hayyan
Production
[edit]The film was announced on 19 December 2023 with David Wenham reprising his role as Johnny "Spit" Spitieri, and Transmission Films distributing in Australia and New Zealand.[3]
Principal photography began on 4 April 2024 on the Gold Coast in Queensland and ended in May.[4][5]
Reception
[edit]The film received positive reviews from critics.
Luke Buckmaster of The Guardian wrote in his review, "The film-makers insist a little too much that he’s a fundamentally decent person. Spit still feels like a real character, however, largely thanks to Wenham’s superb performance."[6] Anthony Morris of ScreenHub said in his review, "Wenham is clearly having a lot of fun and his performance as the new kinder, gentler Spit is often surprisingly warm and heartfelt. Sanding off his rough edges does come with some drawbacks though, and a mellower Spit is a less obviously amusing Spit."[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Spit". The Numbers.com.
- ↑ "Back in thongs: David Wenham revives the beloved star of Gettin' Square". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 February 2025.
- ↑ "Jonathan Teplitzky to direct 'Gettin' Square' sequel; David Wenham to star". Screen Daily.com. 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "David Wenham to Star in 'SPIT,' Sequel to Australian Hit Film 'Gettin' Square'". Variety.com. 4 April 2024.
- ↑ "Production underway on 'Gettin Square' sequel 'Spit' starring David Wenham". IF Magazine.com. 3 April 2024.
- ↑ Buckmaster, Luke (5 March 2025). "Spit review – David Wenham is superb as this goofy, good-natured crim". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "Spit review: David Wenham's whiny winner returns | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Spit at Rotten Tomatoes
- Spit at IMDb
