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Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008
Romance
Comedy
1h 41m
Lifelong platonic friends Zack (Rogen) and Miri (Banks) look to solve their respective cashflow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought. (imdb)
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Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008
Romance
Comedy
1h 41m
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Rated 18 Nov 2008
62
25th
There are two stories going on here: one focuses on the sexual tension between two slackers, the other deals with the tribulations of producing a picture with no budget but an enthusiastic cast. The first element is tired and irritating, full of the same contrived obstacles and copouts. The second is far more interesting, and Smith is a much better commentator on filmmaking than he is on "ugly dude scores hot chick who is exactly like him." Unfortunately, the sentimentality prevails.
Rated 29 Jun 2014
2
17th
remember when kevin smith ranted on twitter after he got kicked off a plane for being too fat
Rated 30 Apr 2010
47
18th
It has its moments, but overall, this film didn't too much for me at all. It takes far too long to get to the main part of the film and even that isn't that great. The ending isn't too hot either. Not a fan.
Rated 07 Mar 2013
65
53rd
A typical romantic comedy, but instead of overusing the word love, they use fuck. I laughed a few times, but it's absolutely nothing special. The acting isn't always good and the story is very predictable. It's ok if you have low expectations. Rogen is cute and sexy (yeah, he's damn sexy).
Rated 04 May 2020
50
29th
Zack and Miri Make a Porno is a weird comedy that doesn't have a ton of comedy inside it. Trust me, I'm familiar with the Kevin Smith formula, so I'm not necessarily surprised, but films like Mallrats and Clerks have some genuine comedy involved. This relies on wry wit through dialogue, which granted does land a lot, but makes the movie feel overlong and a little dry. It's an eye-catching title and there's a lot to like, but I'm pretty unimpressed by this effort.
Rated 22 Dec 2008
55
22nd
All the stuff to expect from Kevin Smith these days. Nothing interesting, nothing new in it. He keeps on tryin but it's just not workin. It's an average comedy with a few laughs but totally predictable.
Rated 29 Mar 2009
86
73rd
Seth Rogen is amazing. My next comedy-hero. A great comedy with lot's of funny scene's and a lot of hilarious one-liners. The Rogen-Banks romance is predictable , but doesn't effect the movie.
Rated 07 May 2010
68
50th
If you enjoy the stylised rude dialogue and can handle the cringingly bad pacing and very patchy acting this is a worthwhile rental. Kevin Smith films have a genuine heart at their centre which made this quite an enjoyable romp for me.
Rated 30 Apr 2009
75
74th
I do like the idea of a young couple living together without sex. Worth to explore. The similar set Barbara Streisand did with Jeff Bridges in The Mirror Has Two Faces. The story is good as far as they start to shoot the thing. Everything in the latter part is pretty downhill according the beginning. Even always funny Seth went down with it.
Rated 12 Oct 2008
7
57th
(TIFF 08'): Damn funny but I think Smith being in attendance added to some of the excitement. See it with friends.
Rated 16 Oct 2008
61
48th
I mean, not bad. It really wasn't. But it certainly seems to have high points, where the chemistry is there, and it excels at creating empathy for the characters. But, then, there are forced jokes, horrible chemistry, and the same thin plot devices left over from Superbad.
Rated 01 Nov 2008
5
57th
Very likable and unlike Smith's early work (i.e. Clerks), the actors do the heavy lifting just as much as the script - the Apatow crew, the Smith crew, and hell, even the porn stars aren't bad. It's super-filthy and has a decent number of laughs. It lays on the schmaltz real, real heavy in the final act, though.
Rated 07 Nov 2008
67
54th
A very funny movie, and Rogen is a perfect outlet for the Kevin Smith voice. The Smith crew and the Apatow crew mix well, but the biggest laughs come from unlikely places (Justin Long, namely). Robinson is the standout of the cast though, effortlessly drawing laughs with nearly every line. Banks and Rogen have solid chemistry, the former doing a lot to prove herself as comedic leading lady. It takes a few cliche turns, and loses a lot of appeal on repeat viewings, but it still makes me laugh.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
0
1st
TERRIBLE
Rated 10 Nov 2008
0
8th
I actually met Kevin Smith in person and shook his hand for making _Chasing Amy_. If ever I meet him again, I ought to slap him for this one. Er... strike that. For _Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back_, I'd slap him. For this movie, I'd like to belt him right in the mouth. Stick a fork in Kevin Smith, he is DONE
Rated 19 Aug 2009
10
0th
I really wonder what happened to Kevin Smith. His recent movies are very vulgar, cheap, not deep and not even funny. I'm a great fan of his early movies but I'm not sure if I really wanna waste my time with the untasty movies he makes now.
Rated 14 Nov 2008
55
40th
Great, funny first half. Sleeeezy, cliché and predictive last half. way too forgettable
Rated 15 Nov 2008
87
77th
I actually think it could have been longer to develop the love story a little more. Definitely funny though, with Kevin's dialogue a highlight as always. Craig Robinson steals the show.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
86
78th
great fun... one of the funniest and `fucked up` love stories ever...
Rated 27 Nov 2008
70
52nd
Zack and Miri make half a porno. Should have been a lot funnier. Also I didn't know this was made by Kevin Smith, which explains a lot, mainly that it was just a bit crap.
Rated 30 Nov 2008
5
44th
Some funny moments (like the surprisingly funny Justin Long/Superman bit) but overall it stinks. It's Kevin Smith so you can't expect much. I also realize that Smith basically pioneered this sex chat thing but Apatow refined it and in comparison this just looks bad. (spoiler) They don't even make the porno. wtf
Rated 08 Jan 2012
5
1st
Trash.
Rated 30 Nov 2008
40
24th
Smith changed, that's for sure. He's grounded for life and his only weapon of the trade left is sarcasm. After his latest "An evening with..." my expectations for his latest flick were changed, not for the worse..... well you get it. All those years of Star Wars bashing finally ended up somewhere good (don't even mention Jay and Bob S.B.). Plus Mewes finally gets some pussy.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
68
65th
A more Apatowian take on a typical Smith film, Has some laughs.
Rated 01 Feb 2013
2
46th
Sheep in wolf's clothing romance. While it lacks subversiveness it delivers a couple of giggles and a likeable cast.
Rated 07 Dec 2008
62
49th
A funny film, there is nothing I can say here that I haven't said already about previous Seth Rogen films.
Rated 09 Aug 2016
60
17th
Zack and More Make a Porno is exactly the kind of cheap comedy that has push along Kevin Smith's career as a director. Smith's more recent films have tried to skirt the line between raunch and cute. His movies have always had a sense of being more thoughtful and sensitive, but it's during these moments when his movies get boring. I thought this movie was funny in parts and the concept was interesting but there weren't any surprises.
Rated 01 Dec 2021
6
60th
For the earlier work of Rogen’s career, this isn’t bad. It has the typical writing etiquette of most of his career, and sometimes the more raunchier sequences seem a little too much, but this does have a little bit of genuine tension behind it. The Rogen/Banks duo has a little something there. Unfortunately, this doesn’t do that much to really make itself standout amongst Rogen’s filmography, and feels like it gets slightly lost in the shuffle of most of his work. Not bad though.
Rated 27 Jan 2013
40
43rd
A fairly standard rom-com with a handful of gross-out jokes and copious amounts of swearing. I laughed a few times, but it's a pretty forgettable film. Certainly not on par with some of Smith's earlier work.
Rated 07 Jan 2009
20
2nd
Utterly intolerable trash. The first movie I have walked out on since Van Helsing, so congrats for that I guess Kevin Smith.
Rated 09 Jan 2009
0
0th
Rated 26 Jan 2009
85
88th
A controversial film but totally funny. Even with a bizarre story, can be a nice romantic comedy.
Rated 30 Aug 2013
0
3rd
Will never see it -- gave it a zero because a) Kevin Smith is a no-talent hack and everything he touches turns to steaming turd and b) I want to give the recommendation engine my rage filled data.
Rated 18 Feb 2009
60
31st
Kevin Smith's latest feels like it's its missing a certain drive. Constant sex jokes make up the dialogue and that's about all the script has to offer - continuous outtakes of Seth Rogen simply playing his signature self (which is funnier with a better movie around him). Nothing else distinguishes the film, and there's not much else going on. Elizabeth Banks and the supporting cast are great, but there's not enough material here for such an eyebrow-raising concept. Smith tries Apatow and fails.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
10
3rd
An awful portrayal of best friends falling in love with one another in the least impressive way imaginable. The script is horrendously devised to consist of junior high jokes and cliches, which says something about the plot as well. The plot is lame... or in other words...pathetic. Z&M are crunched for money, so instead of spending responsibly, the first thing they do is bar it up and buy booze, and then have the bright idea to make a porno because it's easy and needs no skill. Absolute shit!
Rated 29 May 2010
51
21st
Despite the generally good performances, and the occasional funny scene, this just didn't come together properly for me. Many of the jokes misfire, and the tone of the piece is inconsistent - I found it pretty unsatisfying.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
50
40th
I like Seth Rogen, he is fat and makes joke about being fat that I can relate to, and that makes me feel good as well. The morale of the story; if you are fat, and want to score up - befriend a female for a decade, make a porno, and then she will fall for you. That, and Justin Long is the funniest guy in Hollywood(not counting the rom-coms).
Rated 10 Oct 2009
50
8th
Momentami smieszny, ale ogolnie bez sensu i dosc oblesny.
Rated 29 Apr 2009
93
94th
some funny parts but the best part was it was filmed in MONROEVILLE n'at.
Rated 07 Oct 2009
7
2nd
Kevin Smith Makes a Turd
Rated 04 Jun 2009
27
7th
Gone are the days of Clerks and Chasing Amy for Kevin Smith. Instead, it seems he now favors scripts with immature shock humor and unrealistic dialogue that you would only find in the lowliest of internet forums. You can also find better porn on the internet than what's shown here.
Rated 25 Jun 2009
70
76th
Good Movie
Rated 22 Dec 2010
35
20th
It's the endlessly clichéd tale of best friends who are actually in love. Now, the reason that clichés exist is that people in general are fucking moronic, and aren't they just going to love this juvenile crap. The plot is lifted from 'The Amateurs' with added ass jokes and a genital-motif. Cynically designed to hit-it-off with teenagers, it's as fake as Katie Morgan's tits, that, next to Long's brilliant cameo, are the best bits in this pathetic trash.
Rated 24 Oct 2008
53
25th
Not very funny, and instead it was very err...awkward. While Seth Rogen is right for this role, Elizabeth Banks isn't - she looked trapped in this and I didn't feel any chemistry between them. Someone more funnier and extroverted should have been cast for Banks's role.
Rated 14 Sep 2010
64
22nd
Not a funny film at all (well, apart from the hilarious "she frosted me like a fucking cake" scene) and has some of the writing/directing clumsiness that's evident in Kevin Smith's work.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
51
29th
Most of the humor comes from "haha oh look they say naughty words" which is inexcusably terrible. And that ending, ugh. Much like Be Kind Rewind, the parts where people are trying to make movies are the only redeeming bits. I can't have been the only one who was more interested to see Star Whores be produced, right?
Rated 08 Sep 2009
70
32nd
Cute, but ultimately just another Kevin Smith movie, going through the same motions.
Rated 05 Nov 2008
84
84th
Kevin Smith has his fans and he has his detractors, but his films never cease to surprise me in some way. He pushes the envelope with dirty humor, without being too over-the-top. There's a delicate balance with gross-out humor and some films really make a big show out of showing how provocative they can be, but Smith makes sure that underneath there is still a story being told. This is a very funny movie, but also shows a realistic look at how a friendship between a man and a woman can change.
Rated 06 Nov 2008
80
47th
Ten cake frostings out of ten.
Rated 17 May 2016
70
19th
Wie muss Kevin Smith wohl aufgewachsen sein? Ich denke, dass "Schuld" und "Sünde" bei seiner Erziehung eine Rolle gespielt haben. Mit Ende 30 scheint er immer noch zu glauben, dass Sex etwas Dreckiges ist, ansonsten ist seine Komödie Zack and Miri Make a Porno kaum zu glauben(...)
Rated 02 Sep 2017
88
98th
I have to say this is probably my favorite Smith film. His sarcastic humour is running wild in this comedy with a little heart as he likes to do. The often annoying Rogen is actually pretty good here, Lords is a really good fit and shows that she still has it. A lot of the Smith film regulars also make their usual funny appearances. This is not a kids show in any way and that's awesome, keep it up Kevin!
Rated 15 Nov 2008
50
59th
Essential viewing for Kevin Smith fans, it's a predictably irreverent yet unabashedly romantic comedy for everyone else.
Rated 01 Apr 2010
20
12th
I have seen way too many Kevin Smith movies.
Rated 16 Aug 2009
62
24th
An enjoyable comedy which would have scored better had it not focused so much on the soppy love story which develops throughout!
Rated 30 Nov 2008
83
79th
Smith shows he can handle drama as well as comedy. Craig Robinson is now my favourite supporting comedy actor.
Rated 30 Nov 2008
85
92nd
One of the best Kevin Smith movies. It's really funny and the drama works as well.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
80
65th
A very, very, very unconventional love story.
Rated 09 Dec 2008
83
76th
Very funny. The script is brilliant. It's actually not a porno [ yes lots of people believe it is ] it's a romantic comedy, and a very good one to say the least. The acting and direction accompany the incredible script wonderfully. Definitely a must see if you're a fan of Kevin Smith. Grade: B Plus
Rated 15 Dec 2008
60
23rd
You see Jay's dick. Sums up the movie I guess.
Rated 01 Jan 2013
69
37th
69.000
Rated 31 Dec 2008
60
62nd
really funny moments, there are some one-liners in this one that will knock you outta your chair
Rated 31 Dec 2008
80
79th
Kevin's weakest film so far, but still a good rom com. And surprisingly sweet.
Rated 02 Jan 2009
70
38th
criticker knows me too well. sweet.
Rated 01 Jun 2011
55
25th
Well, its dumb, its BIG fault is that some sections really drag on way too long, but it has a real heart and warmth and Banks and Rogen work really well together and are immensely likeable. There are some great comic sections in it, there are some really warm moments too but they tend to be dragged down by the sections which are just not funny, and not warm. All in all, I enjoyed it for the two leads, working hard, being totally loveable and making a fun 90 minutes
Rated 30 Jun 2010
60
11th
dumb but i laughed twice.
Rated 23 Aug 2012
77
58th
Seth Rogen films = hilarious films
Rated 13 Jan 2009
70
39th
Entertaining, yet flawed, like all of Smith's films. Has lots of good laughs and entertaining characters, but it feels like Smith didn't quite know how to wrap it up, and the end feels a bit disjointed from the rest of the film. Still it does what it sets out to do, make us laugh, and has arguably the most artistic shot of Jason Mewes' balls ever shown in a theater.
Rated 22 Jan 2009
72
36th
The most "romantic comedy" of the Apatow comedies. It's not the funniest, and the story is rather simple and predictable, but it's sweet and doesn't feel too fake.
Rated 28 Feb 2014
83
43rd
Keep in mind there are actually two real porn stars in this movie
Rated 26 Jun 2010
65
41st
The movie is pretty funny movie though it is predictable. Kevin Smith is probably not at his greatest but still not a bad. The ending is kind of expected but the rest of the movie is funny. On screen chemistry between Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks is good.
Rated 02 Nov 2009
62
40th
First half of this film is very funny and it is a shame that it doesn't carry though until the end. The second half is just dull with very few laughs. Seth Rogan is as charming and funny as always but as the film goes on he seems bored of the whole thing as it moves in to rom-com territory. Not Kevin Smith's best but by no means his worst... a must see for any fan
Rated 31 Jan 2009
87
74th
Awesome comedy which is spoiled by the romantic part. But I was LOL 80% of this film! Jason Mewes has cut his hair! OH NOES!!!
Rated 03 Feb 2009
81
32nd
Very hilarious spoof of the pornographic industry by Kevin Smith, although the sudden change of tone in the last minutes to a romantic movie is jarring. Recommended.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
65
58th
There are a lot of laughs before it devolves into cliched romantic pap. Watch the first hour, then turn it off.
Rated 27 Apr 2011
50
9th
Despite an enthralling name and some odd sex scenes this film is rather terrible
Rated 05 Jun 2010
17
4th
Smith shows marginal improvement as a director here. Unfortunately, it's in the service of a typically puerile and juvenile Kevin Smith script filled with interchangeably brash, paper-thin characters. Elizabeth Banks rises above the material with a solid performance, though the film is bad enough that it doesn't inspire admiration as much as thoughts of rescue.
Rated 29 Oct 2009
90
58th
Some disturbing scenes involving poo, but pretty funny.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
76
50th
Not a great film, but one of Smith's funniest. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks work surprisingly well together.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
55
20th
While having a handful of hilarious scenes, the movie as a whole is very, very weak.
Rated 20 Feb 2009
78
46th
Why not an ending for the movie?
Rated 22 Feb 2012
75
33rd
hilarious for the first 30, then kevin smith remembers thats he's a frickin p^ssy
Rated 18 Oct 2009
7
0th
Has some very good moments, some funny scenes in it, a good cast and an original story (somewhat) so this really worked for me. I expected a lot worse, but from the first minutes I started liking this film. Too bad the ending is soo corny, otherwise it would have been even better.
Rated 29 Jul 2009
78
67th
Funny....but in a very human way
Rated 15 Mar 2009
77
63rd
Cute, very sweet.
Rated 17 Mar 2009
80
47th
A simple movie with a simple (although a bit unusual plot) which will leave you glee for a whole half-hour. Zack's wit and his insatiable appetite for sex makes the plot - his sexual insight can serve a purpose - it will make them rich. The movie pokes fun at the porn industry and how easy it is to 'direct' such a movie and still profit a lot from such rubbish. Also, it shows the true genius of Kevin Smith who manages to weave a love story through a 'dirty' movie.
Rated 29 Mar 2009
75
34th
"Because other people have options - and dignity - which we do not have, which puts us in an amazingly advantageous position!" 03/31/09
Rated 23 Jul 2009
5
28th
There are two films: "Zack and Miri" and "Amateurs". Both are constructed around the making of a porno by a few broke Amateurs. Both films attempt to be meaningful stories about people; Amateurs succeeds and Zack and Miri basically just tries. Watch amateurs if you want to see a great film. Watch Zack and Miri if you want to see some a teen titty movie with some corny jokes.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
80
70th
"A sweet-yet-smutty concoction that would feel right at home in the Judd Apatow sub-section of the video store. I mean that as a compliment."
Rated 26 Apr 2009
65
33rd
Kevin Smith is slowly getting back on the funny car.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
75
84th
Sometimes we forget Kevin Smith was Apitow before Apitow was ever on the scene. It really shows in this movie, Rogen works even better with Smith's dialouge then Apitow's, and few directors can make supporting actors as funny and memorable as the leads. (I also find it funny to see people saying Smith "stole" Apitow's crew you know considering the script for this movie was written for Seth Rogen before he was big, spoiler* they do make the porno wait for during the credits.)
Rated 25 Feb 2017
74
73rd
A few good laughs throughout the low brow romp, but not enough to elevate this generic gross-out sex comedy rom-com plot. Kevin Smith told the story of an aging slacker forced to take charge of his life much better previously in "Clerks II"(2006).
Rated 30 Jul 2022
63
38th
Wow, this movie has one of the best love making scenes that felt really genuine, haha. I think I enjoyed it as a wholesome romantic comedy than anything else.
Rated 07 May 2009
65
53rd
humor bizarro a full... esta biennn
Rated 11 May 2009
65
57th
Would be better if it wasn't about porn. And I love porn.
Rated 18 May 2009
55
49th
Most amusing.
Rated 28 Jul 2013
60
31st
Starts out with a few more elaborate chuckles, but reverts to the crude, unnecessarily even given the subject matter, and generally gets worse as it goes along. Every plot point is telegraphed way in advance. Doesn't properly examine any of the characters. Bit of a let down.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
1
0th
While Zack and Miri obviously parallels Smith's own piddling career endeavors, it also exposes his filmmaking inadequacies.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
72
51st
It's actually funny. Although it looses momentum in the last part.
Rated 13 Jun 2009
75
72nd
Hilarious.
Rated 26 Jun 2009
70
31st
At some point this converts from a straight comedy to a complete rom-com which was disappointing but it takes a while for that realisation to hit because its a really daft, amusing and enjoyable watch for the most part !!

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