6/25/10

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

Director: Kevin Smith (Dogma, Jersey Girl)
Stars: Seth Rogan (Superbad, You, Me and Dupree)
Elizabeth Banks (Wet, Hot American Summer, Meet Dave)
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This was the most commercially unsuccessful movie for both Kevin Smith and Seth Rogan and I think its among both of their bests (I think it is by far Seth Rogan's best movie). It's the second of Smith's movies to exist outside of the so-called View-Askewniverse and the realistic air of Zack and Miri is what I believe makes it so special. It has that same brand of Clerks style humor and dialog but in a much more believable setting. Kevin Smith's movies are generally very polarizing; people either love him or hate him. I enjoy them because they employ an intelligent dialogue about everyday topics and because Smith creates genuinely funny movies that have actual stories and character development. Zack and Miri Make a Porno represents a great step forward in Kevin Smiths development as a director (unlike Jersey Girl).
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