Zack And Miri Make A Porno

The most charming dirty movie you’ll ever see

Kevin Smith is the king of indie cult comedy. He’s pushing the limits in every way with his latest flick, Zack And Miri Make A Porno (here in Utah, you may have seen it advertised on some television channels as simply Zack And Miri).

Apatow regular Seth Rogen plays Zack, a broke barista who’d rather spend his paychecks on novelty toys than pay his half of the rent or bills. The gorgeous Elizabeth Banks (40-Year-Old-Virgin, Definitely, Maybe) plays his roommate and childhood buddy, Miri.

When their utilities are turned off, Zack and Miri make a drastic decision to jump on the get-rich-quick wagon by borrowing money, producing, casting and starring in their very own porno STAR WHORES. What happens next originally earned Zack And Miri an NC-17 rating.

As you might imagine from the title, Zack And Miri is a very adult film. Even with that said, it turns out to be quite a charming little movie. When the two childhood friends have to film their own scene, you don’t know where they stand. Smith’s directing in this scene and a few scenes that follow might be his strongest directing yet.

The problem with Zack And Miri is that it strays from the typical Kevin Smith mold. His strong points are in his writing and dialogue, but it’s hardly done justice with Rogen in the lead improvising good chunks of his role.

If you’re a Kevin Smith or Seth Rogen fan, then you’ll enjoy Zack And Miri. It’s not the funniest movie of the year, but it’s entertaining. And with Elizabeth Banks being as charming as ever, you’ve got a pretty well wrapped package.

Note: I’ve been told that Smith requires everyone to stick to the script, but with Rogen on the set, I don’t believe it.

Photo credit: The Weinstein Company