Review of Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) by Adam M — 03 Oct 2010
Kevin Smith does a good job making laughs with very dirty jokes, and humor. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks have wonderful chemistry. Seth Rogen shows why his is the face of today's comedy films. A more mainstream film compared to Kevin Smith's previous films. Zach and Miri Make A Porno is suprisingly funny, and entertaining compared to the majority of modern comedies. Kevin Smith has not made any comedy masterpieces, but his is very consistent with making very entertaining films. Seth Rogen's hilarious and heatfelt performance carries the film to hights it before would not have been able to reach.
Zach Brown (Seth Rogen) and Miri Linky (Elizabeth Banks) are lifelong friends, and also roomates. They haven't paid there utility bills in months, and they must come up with money fast or they will be evicted. Zach convices Miri that they should make a porno to gain money, because of how unexpensive making one is. They hire friends and amateur porn starts to help them make the film. They decide to make a Star Wars parody titled Star Whores. Their building is destroyed with all of their equipment in it, and they must start over. Zach decides they should use the coffee shop he works at, they can use it after hours. During the making of the film Zach develops strong romantic feelings for Miri. Zach and Miri's relationship is greatly effected by their feeling for each other. Those feelings lead to struggles in the making of the film.
Zach and Miri Make a Porno is not a great film, but it is overall enjoyable. The charms of Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks keep the film on track. Kevin Smith took a lot of risks making this film, but I must say it overall worked. Kevin Smith is only slight steps away from making a modern comedy classic. There are plenty of bright moments in this film, and plenty of strong performances. Kevin Smith as usual creates a very real, and clever script. Zach and Miri Make A Porno is no classic and at times is is uneven, but prevails in the end.
Mood-O-Meter: 64%.
This review of Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) was written by Adam M on 03 Oct 2010.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno has generally received positive reviews.
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