Zack and Miri Make a[n Adult Film]

One of the first "adult" comedies that I ever saw was Kevin Smith's Mallrats. When I say adult, I mean that it was a comedy written for adults. Unlike the moves I was watching at the time, which were kids movies, things like Blank Check and other kiddie fare. I loved Mallrats when I saw it and soon got my hands on Clerks and Chasing Amy.

I became a Kevin Smith devotee. The movies spoke to me, even thought they were full of cussing, drugs, and nudity. I enjoyed the witty banter back and forth, I liked the kooky scenarios, and I really enjoyed the slight inter-connectedness of the films. I have seen every Kevin Smith movie in theaters since Dogma. Heck, Mrs Titan and I went to see (the very underrated) Jersey Girl on our first date (when she liked it I knew I had a keeper).

So, it was inevitable that I had to go see Smith's new movie, Zack and Miri Make a Porno. If you have seen the trailer you know the plot: best platonic friends Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) can't pay their bills and they determine the best way to make some money quick is to make their own homemade porno. It is a fun film, and not nearly as raunchy as I was expecting (that's a good thing).

The biggest problem for me is that I think I have (gasp!) matured since Smith's last films. I no longer find his kind of comedy as funny as I used to. I enjoy a more subtle humor that goes beyond the cussing for cussing's sake and the nudity and the gross-out humor. Now, don't get me wrong, there will always be a special place in my heart for Smith's movies, but now that we have entered the age of Judd Apatow and his crew, I just don't think comedy can ever be the same.

The one other small thing that disappointed me was the lack of any appearence (or reference) of any of the characters or events of any of Smith's other films. I know Smith wants to get away from the adventures of Jay and Silent Bob and the rest of the New Jersey bunch, but it would have been nice to have him throw his long-time fans a bone.

All-in all, this was a good movie. My expectations were very high, and they were not quite reached. If you are looking for a good, and kinda dirty, comedy then check this out now or rent it when you get a chance.