From the writers of Clerks and Mallrats, from the guy who brought you Dogma comes Zack & Miri make a porno…that’s something how the commercial will probably go, ya know, with that voice over guy? Anyway, the voice is right, the newest movie from View Askew Productions and Kevin Smith is Zack & Miri, and if you’re a fan of Kevin Smith, well, then, you may or may not like this movie.
Zack & Miri (we’re calling it that from now on because most theatres dropped the “P word” because they found it offensive) is a movie about two friends (played by Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks) who have known each other since, well, sperm and are living together, only to find out they are too poor to live. After their power and water is turned off, they decide the only way to make any money, is to make a porno. After much deliberation, and an attempt at Star Whores, the team finally films in Zack’s coffee shop. The big problem, however, is Zack and Miri actually have to have sex in this porn, something that could tear their relationship apart. Will their relationship last; will something more come out of this; will you see Elizabeth Banks topless? You have to watch to find out.
This movie had the dialogue, and even some past friends from previous Smith movies, such as Jason Mewes, who played Jay, Jeff Anderson who played Randal. This movie also had a couple of new people in Banks and Rogen. Seth Rogen has kinda gotten tired with me, playing the same guy in every movie, I mean, we’ve got it, pot messes up your mind, and it’s funny, move on. Elizabeth Banks, however, was the bright part of this movie, she was adorable, sexy, and clearly the heart of the movie. The rest of the cast was ok, oh, and there was some porn and Mewes’s wang.
The thing is, it started off as a Smith movie, but ended as a Rom-com. The movie, to me had the “F-word” too many times to continue to be funny. The good side of the movie was the performance by Banks, and, with the exception of too many F-bombs, the usual great Kevin Smith dialogue. The scene where it comes down to whether Zack & Miri actually have to have sex was done perfectly, and the whole time, you are wondering what will happen, and how it will be handled. It was actually, the perfect scene, and the most important part of the movie (hence the title).
When it comes down to movies outside the Jay and Silent Bob universe, Kevin Smith has not excelled. This movie, while not perfect, is rough around the edges, but has a soft, sweet center. It’s entertaining, and sweet, but not worth the trip to the theatres.
It seems to be a trend, but I’m giving it a 7 out of 10.
FUN FACT: The film was edited twice, and rated NC-17 both times. The final cut was initially rated NC-17, but got an R on appeal.
Zack & Miri (we’re calling it that from now on because most theatres dropped the “P word” because they found it offensive) is a movie about two friends (played by Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks) who have known each other since, well, sperm and are living together, only to find out they are too poor to live. After their power and water is turned off, they decide the only way to make any money, is to make a porno. After much deliberation, and an attempt at Star Whores, the team finally films in Zack’s coffee shop. The big problem, however, is Zack and Miri actually have to have sex in this porn, something that could tear their relationship apart. Will their relationship last; will something more come out of this; will you see Elizabeth Banks topless? You have to watch to find out.
This movie had the dialogue, and even some past friends from previous Smith movies, such as Jason Mewes, who played Jay, Jeff Anderson who played Randal. This movie also had a couple of new people in Banks and Rogen. Seth Rogen has kinda gotten tired with me, playing the same guy in every movie, I mean, we’ve got it, pot messes up your mind, and it’s funny, move on. Elizabeth Banks, however, was the bright part of this movie, she was adorable, sexy, and clearly the heart of the movie. The rest of the cast was ok, oh, and there was some porn and Mewes’s wang.
The thing is, it started off as a Smith movie, but ended as a Rom-com. The movie, to me had the “F-word” too many times to continue to be funny. The good side of the movie was the performance by Banks, and, with the exception of too many F-bombs, the usual great Kevin Smith dialogue. The scene where it comes down to whether Zack & Miri actually have to have sex was done perfectly, and the whole time, you are wondering what will happen, and how it will be handled. It was actually, the perfect scene, and the most important part of the movie (hence the title).
When it comes down to movies outside the Jay and Silent Bob universe, Kevin Smith has not excelled. This movie, while not perfect, is rough around the edges, but has a soft, sweet center. It’s entertaining, and sweet, but not worth the trip to the theatres.
It seems to be a trend, but I’m giving it a 7 out of 10.
FUN FACT: The film was edited twice, and rated NC-17 both times. The final cut was initially rated NC-17, but got an R on appeal.
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