Comments on: Fantastic Fest Review: Zack and Miri Make A Porno

By: Jack Hoff USA

Jack Hoff USA — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:45:30 +0000

A window into American moral values, or to be more precise, the COMPLETE LACK thereof.

Miri and Zack are two 30-something losers (with a capital L) who, just like the U.S. Fed, suddenly find themselves utterly bankrupt and on the verge of homelessness. So in typical American fashion, they both decide to take the easy way out and make a porno movie for some quick cash. Of course their decision leaves the viewer confused as to why they don't simply just go out and get themselves a F'ing JOB instead, but THAT would be a sensible solution and Americans are definitely NOT interested in THOSE. One is also left wondering why Miri doesn't just go sell one of her kidneys, until one realizes the BRILLIANCE of her plan; she can only sell one of her kidneys ONCE, whereas she can rent-out her vagina over and over again until it's stretched-out like an old, used rubber band. Ah, doesn't American entrepreneurship just WARM your heart?

This movie features the usual torrent of F-words and vulgar language that we've all come to expect from this particular director, along with some sofisticated acting on the part of such well-known Thespians as Traci Lords, who plays a prostitute that can blow bubbles with her vagina. Kinda like Alan Greenspan and Bernanke do except Traci's bubbles DON'T impoverish half of humanity.

Back to this flick; if you're the typical American that likes to masturbate with one hand while holding a Chicken McSandwich with the other, SEE IT.
If on the other hand you value quality, logic, intelligence and have a strong set of moral values, DON'T BOTHER.

By: Ankit

Ankit — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:19:17 +0000

Everyone has their opinions about Kevin Smith but I love his movies. He creates fun and interesting stories without bells and whistles.
I found Zack & Miri to be very funny and charming in a wierd way. One of the better comedies for 2008.
Came across a site which has wallpapers and other interesting trivia of this movie.. Check out http://movies.iexplorehere.com/review/775/Zack-and-Miri-Make-a-Porno.html

By: Ankit

Ankit — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:19:00 +0000

By: Tim1974

Tim1974 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:54:27 +0000

Another tiresome, redundant use of male frontal nudity. The double standard against
men continues. I hope that young men will soon realize that they are being had and
refuse to see shows that do not include an equal amount of female frontal nudity. It is
about respect and equality.

By: Tim1974

Tim1974 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:54:00 +0000

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:53:24 +0000

I know this article is a few days old, so no one will probably read this, but I avoided your review like the plague. Mostly because I didn’t want any expectations other than my own already high ones going into it. I got the chance to see this at the Calgary Film Fest last night, and I really enjoyed it.

As you mentioned, I think my only complaint was there was a bunch of dialogue I missed because everyone was laughing too hard, and I’m sure a lot of those lines were just as hilarious as the set up or whatever.

I will definitely see this again in theaters, but I’ll probably wait until its towards the end of the run so that I can catch everything.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:53:00 +0000

I will definitely see this again in theaters, but I’ll probably wait until its towards the end of the run so that I can catch everything.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:26:26 +0000

I saw the film at Fantastic Fest. I completely agree with your review!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:26:00 +0000

I saw the film at Fantastic Fest. I completely agree with your review!

By: Neil Miller

Neil Miller — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:48:34 +0000

@Aleric…

“Her name Bubbles…”

Gets me every time. Hehe.

By: Neil Miller

Neil Miller — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:48:00 +0000

@Aleric…

“Her name Bubbles…”

Gets me every time. Hehe.

By: Aleric

Aleric — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:24:21 +0000

Yep, it all sounds good.

But the one main reason I am going to see the movie is Traci Lords.

By: Aleric

Aleric — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:24:00 +0000

Yep, it all sounds good.

But the one main reason I am going to see the movie is Traci Lords.