As its explicit title suggests, Kevin Smith's ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO is a foul-mouthed and filthy film that probably isn't fit for the very young, the very old, or the easily offended. But for those who enjoy Smith's brand of humor, this raunchy but romantic comedy could be the perfect date movie (though perhaps not for a first date). With mountains of past-due bills piling up, Zack (Seth Rogen, KNOCKED UP) and his roommate/childhood friend Miri (Elizabeth Banks, SCRUBS) aren't sure how they're going to stay in their Pittsburgh apartment. But a chance encounter at their 10-year reunion gives them the idea to make a porn movie. When it comes time for the friends to do the deed, they realize that perhaps they're more than just friends.
With all the talk of sexual positions and bodily functions, it'd be easy to say that Smith is hopping on the Judd Apatow bandwagon that has dominated the box office in the latter half of the aughts with KNOCKED UP and THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN, and ZACK AND MIRI even features a few Apatow alumni. But Smith perfected this schtick down back in the '90s with CLERKS, when some of Apatow's fans were still in diapers. ZACK AND MIRI is most reminscent of Smith's own CHASING AMY; there are plenty of gag- or giggle-inducing moments, but Smith's script is also surprisingly sweet. Rogen and Banks make a perfect couple, and the always hilarious Rogen could be Smith's new Ben Affleck or Jason Lee.
Blu-ray Disc Features:
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Distributor Notes: Get ready for the wild comedy that goes where no movie has dared go before! Seth Rogen (Pineapple Express) and Elizabeth Banks (Role Models) star as two cash-strapped roommates who try to get out of debt by making an adult film.
Stars
Seth Rogen: Actor/screenwriter, KNOCKED UP
Elizabeth Banks: Actress, ROLE MODELS, W. (2008)
Traci Lords: American actress,
Jason Mewes: American actor, CLERKS
Ricky Mabe:
Craig Robinson: American actor, THE OFFICE
Katie Morgan: Actress
Jeff Anderson: Actor
Director
Kevin Smith: Writer/Director, CLERKS, DOGMA
Producer
Scott Mosier: Producer, Kevin Smith's Partner
Screenwriter
Kevin Smith: Writer/Director, CLERKS, DOGMA
Composer
James Venable: Composer, POWERPUFF GIRLS MOVIE (2002)
Editor
Kevin Smith: Writer/Director, CLERKS, DOGMA
Director of Photography
David Klein: Director of photography
Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein: Prod./Screenwriter/Director
Executive Producer
Carla Gardini: Producer, CLERKS II (2006)
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein: Film producer
Production Designer
Robert "Ratface" Holtzman: Production Designer, CLERKS II (2006)
Costume Designer
Salvador Perez, Jr.: Costume Designer, MEN OF HONOR (2000)
Review 1:
"[A] very genuine romance. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks make a lovable couple..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
11/05/2008
Review 2:
3 stars out of 4 -- "Rogen and Banks, both terrific, bring out the sweet and spicy best in each other....They rock it."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.98 11/13/2008
Review 3:
3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]here are big, fast laughs to be had from the relentless trash talk."
Source: Empire
p.70 01/01/2009
Review 4:
"ZACK AND MIRI has a bright, chipper look to it....[Rogen is] a master of making it look easy. It takes skill to come off like you're making it up as you go....[Banks is] on top of her game here."
Source: Los Angeles Times
10/31/2008