Don't be fooled by the title. This is a straight up romantic comedy. Of course, there are some serious adult moments....and some gross out stuff too, but it was sweet.
Kevin Smith directed this and I like his movies. He pushes the envelope of good taste just about every time out, but his stuff is never boring and moves along really well. Oh, and you can count on a few laugh out loud moments. I think I nearly peed myself during Zach and Miri 5 or 6 times.
If you are unfamiliar with Kevin Smith's work. He directed Clerks and its sequel. Mallrats and Chasing Amy......oh and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. His stuff is pretty juvenile, but Im pretty sure Animal House was thought to be the same way back in the seventies.
Zach (always funny Seth Rogan) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) are broke and decide to make a porno for money. Yes, this is a stupid idea that I doubt would ever work, but they decide that they can pay their rent and keep the utilities on if just a small percentage pay for their smut.
The entire cast is very good. Traci Lords (former porn star) Katie Morgan (current porn star) and the usual guys that are in Smith's movies are all excellent. One funny scene follows another as Zach and Miri cast the film and come up with an idea. They decide to come up with a theme from another movie and create a funny, but relevant title. Many are thrown around, and some are very funny, but hey finally decide on "Star Whores." You can only imagine the porn names derived from this. Use your imagination.
Well, their first attempt fails, but they decide to try again at Zach's work as a set. Zach works at a kind of "Starbucks" coffee shop and he has a key. I found it ironic that a porn was being shot in and around a place that we know and relate to. Im not sure if Ill be able to order another drink without asking for a Cockachino.
Well, as the big moment gets closer for Zach and Miri to have sex on film, both of them are ambivalent about it. The whole movie they insist they are roommates and the porno is "just business," but they definetely have feelings for another. Can you imagine the anxiety of having sex on film with someone you have known since 1st grade? Im not going to give it away, but after all the boobs and sex jokes, the movie ends up being all puppy dogs and ice cream.
I found the formula for this romantic comedy refreshing. It was so much better than crap like Made of Honor or P.S. I Love You. Those movies are so predictable and you can see the jokes coming at you like a locomotive. Who would have thought a movie centered around making a porn would make a great chick flick. A-
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thanks for that movie review... I had absolutely no desire to see this movie, but the fact that is has a legit plot and ending makes me want to give it a shot. The only reason I didn't want to see it at first was because I'm getting a little tired of Seth Rogan and his gang dating back to 40 Year Old Virgin. Don't get me wrong, they are hilarious, but I'm just getting a little bored...
but your review sounds good and I think Evan would like it to.
Thanks!
I agree with your A-. This movie was one of the best I have seen in a long time. It is so funny and at the end very sweet. This one will go in my collection for sure. How about Elizabeth Banks. She is super cute and a very good actor.
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