I was discussingZack and Miri Make A Pornowith a good friend and fellow Kevin Smith fan I know.
He confessed that he was hoping for something in the vein of the classic Kevin Smith movie.
Zack and Miriis not a classic Kevin Smith film.
Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) have been friends since the first grade.
(As someone whose tenth is rapidly approaching, I completely empathize with Zack and Miris situation.
I think were all a little broke right now.)
The power at their apartment is off.
The water at their apartment is off.
Their car is a piece of junk.
They are so far behind on their rent theyre almost back in front of it again.
Well, after a chance encounter with a former classmate and his new boyfriend, the answer is porn.
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Gee, why didnt I think of that?
This is a film that depends a great deal on its stars to transcend the story.
I think that part was obvious from the first trailer.
Robinson is one of the funniest actors on screen right now and he absolutely steals every scene hes in.
Its uneven, but not bad by any means.
Judd leans more towards drug use, and Kevin Smith leans more towards comic book nerds.
Both guys deal with losers who have things happen to them that change their lives.
Hes never going to be the guy who broke on the scene withClerksagain, and thats okay.
Judd Apatow wont always be the vulgar language disguising a romantic comedy for dudes guy, either.
I kind of like what Kevin Smith is becoming.
Id like to see him continue to grow.
US correspondent Ron Hogan is becoming more of an Elizabeth Banks fan by the day.
For some reason, shes very appealing.
Find more by Ron at his blog,Subtle Bluntness, and daily atShaktronicsandPopFi.
Rating:
4 out of 5
