Zack and Miri (as everyone seems to be editing it down)

**Jester** · 10-31-2008, 06:08 PM

So, Kevin Smith is back behind the camera, and this time it's about 2 platonic friends forced by circumstance to make a low budget porno to make rent. Sounds like typical Kevin Smith-fare, and I love it (Clerks is a guilty pleasure I pop in when I come home for a particularly rough day at work) so I'm planning on seeing it.

Anyone else?

*Hero* · 10-31-2008, 06:43 PM

I'd be up for it mate.

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*gobo* · 10-31-2008, 06:59 PM

Thinking about it... There's not much I like better than a borderline-sleazy romantic comedy.

**Jester** · 10-31-2008, 10:49 PM

I liked it. No Chasing Amy but still very good. Very much a Kevin Smith movie. Heck, Rogan is probably only cast because he looks so much like Kevin.

*VaughnMichael* · 11-01-2008, 07:13 AM

They filmed allot of this in the area I live in and at monroeville mall.
If you watch you'll see allot of stuff that says Monroeville in the movie, I guess it's supposed to take place here.

*Hero* · 11-01-2008, 07:32 AM

Not even seen Chasing Amy yet. Not sure when Zack & Miri is out UK side but will go see it. There's a dude in my class who wants to make a Smith style film and I may be helping out (if I ask nicely

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*ToTheNines* · 11-01-2008, 07:39 AM

Any Jay & Silent Bob in it?

*cqb101* · 11-01-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Any Jay & Silent Bob in it?

Haven't seen it yet, but I'd say no. It's not part of his "shared universe". Kinda like Jersey Girl.

CudleyCowlick · 11-01-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Any Jay & Silent Bob in it?

"Jay" i.e. Jason Mewes has a relatively small role in the movie, but as a different character, named Lester.

*Brodie* · 11-01-2008, 04:47 PM

I wouldn't say hes "relatively small role," Mewes is one of the main characters.

I saw it last night and it was pretty great. Its not Clerks 2 fare, but its neat to see Smith doing something new/different and using different people. The camera actually moves a lot in this flick, which I think is because he's using his DP Dave Klien again.

This movie does share a lot of similarities with Jersey Girl, in the sense that I doubt all the VA fans will love it, but it has a lot of heart to it.

But yeah, Mewes is one of the top billed actors/characters in the film. I might also add that he looks really healthy, being off drugs has been huge for him. He's terribly funny also.

**Jester** · 11-03-2008, 08:13 PM

It's Jeff Anderson who has a small role, which sucks since Randal is one of my fave VA characters.

*MrPliggins* · 11-03-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

They filmed allot of this in the area I live in and at monroeville mall.
If you watch you'll see allot of stuff that says Monroeville in the movie, I guess it's supposed to take place here.

I noticed this too as I used to live practically across the street from the Monroeville Mall. Kinda cool.... I quite enjoyed the movie..it's rare that a movie pulls off both disgusting and cute.

Evenstar227 · 11-05-2008, 09:42 AM

I saw this on Sunday. It was pretty funny, and I enjoyed it despite not being a big fan of the genre.

Spoiler:

*cqb101* · 11-05-2008, 09:49 AM

Saw it for a second time last night, just as funny the second time around.

I think my favorite part might be Craig Robinson dancing at the "wrap party". I don't know why, but that part gets me every time.

*gobo* · 11-09-2008, 11:21 PM

Saw it tonight. I was shocked at how graphic the visuals were. I kept thinking, "but... this is Kevin Smith.. the guy whose movies are for the most part based on what's going on off-camera... he wouldn't show actual porn type stuff".

I was a tad misguided in that thought. And, I'm not so sure the scenes with Mewes were even simulated. But... it's a good thing my friends are all the type to sit through credits. That gave my eyes time to dry between the time Miri came out of the bathroom and when we left the theater.

I love a borderline-sleazy romantic comedy. ^_^

10-31-2008, 06:08 PM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Zack and Miri (as everyone seems to be editing it down) So, Kevin Smith is back behind the camera, and this time it's about 2 platonic friends forced by circumstance to make a low budget porno to make rent. Sounds like typical Kevin Smith-fare, and I love it (Clerks is a guilty pleasure I pop in when I come home for a particularly rough day at work) so I'm planning on seeing it. Anyone else? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-31-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	I'd be up for it mate. ===HERO __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram

10-31-2008, 06:59 PM	#3
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Thinking about it... There's not much I like better than a borderline-sleazy romantic comedy. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 10-31-2008 at 11:02 PM.

10-31-2008, 10:49 PM	#4
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I liked it. No Chasing Amy but still very good. Very much a Kevin Smith movie. Heck, Rogan is probably only cast because he looks so much like Kevin. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

11-01-2008, 07:32 AM	#6
Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	Not even seen Chasing Amy yet. Not sure when Zack & Miri is out UK side but will go see it. There's a dude in my class who wants to make a Smith style film and I may be helping out (if I ask nicely ) ===HERO __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram

11-01-2008, 07:13 AM	#5
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	They filmed allot of this in the area I live in and at monroeville mall. If you watch you'll see allot of stuff that says Monroeville in the movie, I guess it's supposed to take place here.

11-01-2008, 07:39 AM	#7
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,365	Any Jay & Silent Bob in it?

11-01-2008, 04:47 PM	#10
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I wouldn't say hes "relatively small role," Mewes is one of the main characters. I saw it last night and it was pretty great. Its not Clerks 2 fare, but its neat to see Smith doing something new/different and using different people. The camera actually moves a lot in this flick, which I think is because he's using his DP Dave Klien again. This movie does share a lot of similarities with Jersey Girl, in the sense that I doubt all the VA fans will love it, but it has a lot of heart to it. But yeah, Mewes is one of the top billed actors/characters in the film. I might also add that he looks really healthy, being off drugs has been huge for him. He's terribly funny also. __________________ Stupendous Monster

11-03-2008, 08:13 PM	#11
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	It's Jeff Anderson who has a small role, which sucks since Randal is one of my fave VA characters. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

11-05-2008, 09:42 AM	#13
Evenstar227 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 42 Burr Hill Rd Posts: 513	I saw this on Sunday. It was pretty funny, and I enjoyed it despite not being a big fan of the genre. Spoiler: "Star Whores"...LOL!! __________________ In the beginning...

11-05-2008, 09:49 AM	#14
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	Saw it for a second time last night, just as funny the second time around. I think my favorite part might be Craig Robinson dancing at the "wrap party". I don't know why, but that part gets me every time. __________________ Facebook

11-09-2008, 11:21 PM	#15
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Saw it tonight. I was shocked at how graphic the visuals were. I kept thinking, "but... this is Kevin Smith.. the guy whose movies are for the most part based on what's going on off-camera... he wouldn't show actual porn type stuff". I was a tad misguided in that thought. And, I'm not so sure the scenes with Mewes were even simulated. But... it's a good thing my friends are all the type to sit through credits. That gave my eyes time to dry between the time Miri came out of the bathroom and when we left the theater. I love a borderline-sleazy romantic comedy. ^_^ __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.