Movie Review: Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Starring Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Jason Mewes, Justin Long and Craig Robinson

“Zack and Miri Make a Porno” is a romantic comedy about two lifelong friends and roommates…who find themselves forced to sink into the depths of depravity in order to avoid certain homelessness. Zack Brown (Seth Rogen) and Miriam Linky (Elizabeth Banks) have not taken the world by storm since their graduation from high school. Miriam, a mall employee, and Zack, a disgruntled coffee house employee, are living on the brink of poverty in a squalid apartment in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. As their debts begin to mount, they find their utilities being disconnected and face the real prospect of eviction when they are unable to raise the funds for their upcoming month’s rent. With few skills and even fewer opportunities, they decide to tap into the internet pornography market as a source of fundraising. But, will their only valuable asset – their friendship – survive the film’s production?

“Zack and Miri Make a Porno” is a film that is vulgar within every possible definition of that word. Anyone familiar with Kevin Smith’s previous work will be aware that he is no stranger to profanity.
With that being said “Zack and Miri” is, at its core, a sweet romantic comedy. Seth Rogen recaptures the character of the oversized oaf that made him famous in “Knocked Up”
The fact that I’m from Pittsburgh and seeing your city on the big screen is enjoyable enough. Kevin Smith and Seth Rogen bring a cast together to tell a great love story… in the most vulgar way possible.

I suggest checking this film out if it’s your type of comedy

4 out of 5 Stars