Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

I guess this is cheating, though I don't remember setting out any rules for myself as far as repeat viewings go. So its out there. I have seen this movie before. Multiple times. Clearly I enjoy it or I wouldn't keep watching it. I make no apologies for my love for this movie. As many of you know, I am in love with Kevin Smith. I got the opportunity this past year to actually meet him after one of his Q & A shows in Royal Oak, and I will tell you, it was one of the highlights of my life. I was worried that I might get hit by a bus after I was done because it was like my serious dream come true. But guess what? I lived to see even more amazing things last year, so my advice to you is dream BIG! The second confession I have to make for those of you that don't know me well is...drumroll please.....I cuss like a sailor. Seriously, I have a potty mouth. Sorry if you have now lost all respect for me, but I swear, and I kind of like it. So I preface this review by saying, if you don't like cuss words....this is NOT the movie for you ( I just read a little piece of trivia that said that the "F" word is used 229 times in this film). If they censored out the swear words, this would be a super short movie.

Now, onto my review. This is a sweet ( I know, right? how is it possible with that title??) endearing story, about two best friends/roommates, who are so broke that they decide that in order to make some money...they will make and star in a porno film. The chemistry between the two characters is so realistic that at times its painful to watch. Especially when it comes down to them having to actually have sex for the first time with each other, on camera in front of a room full of people. Of course, I am sure you can figure out that they realize they have feelings for each other, blah, blah, blah..I won't give anything more than that away, just in case this is the kind of movie you can stomach, because it really is a good one.

I admit to being a Seth Rogen fan, and this particular movie/role really made me love him even more. I thought the dialogue and storyline were unique and highly amusing. I thought that Elizabeth Banks was sweet, and just very real. Like she could be my friend. I think she plays Miri so honestly, that sometimes I felt like I had been her. (not that I have ever made a porno...not my thing)

I have watched this movie several times now, I own this movie, and I never get tired of it. I recommend it to anyone who can tolerate foul language, and offensive storylines....but who enjoy a sweet endearing story hiding beneath. Great stuff. Thank you again Mr. Smith, sir, you never fail to make me smile.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1007028/