ROTTEN TOMATOES: Kevin Smith's Porno Adds Five

Kevin Smith's Porno Adds Five

Jay, Randal, three others join Rogen and Banks in Dimension comedy.

by Jeff Giles | January 17, 2008

Just in time for filming to begin, Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno has added five new faces to its cast.

Joining the already-announced starring duo of Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks are Craig Robinson (NBC's The Office), Traci Lords (Cry-Baby), Ricky Mabe (Frankenstein and Me), and Katie Morgan, as well as Jeff Anderson and Jason Mewes, both veterans of previous Smith productions.

In the film -- which started shooting in Pittsburgh yesterday -- Rogen and Banks play friends who decide to film a porno in order to help pay off their debts, only to discover their feelings for each other might be more complicated than they thought.

The Dimension production, currently without a firm release date, will mark the latest chapter in a long partnership between Smith, producer Scott Mosier, and Dimension/The Weinstein Company co-chairs Bob and Harvey Weinstein; previous outings have included Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Dogma.

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BowieSwimmer writes:
on Jan 17 2008 06:50 AM

Smith has been dead in the water lately. Well, I really just mean he's done nothing truly noteworthy since...the original Clerks [I'm not a Dogma fan and think the Clerks II is a big overrated].
But samples I've seen from this script looked hilarious, and I'm a fan of Seth Rogan, so hopefully he can put something enjoyable out there.

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opTIMus Nerd writes:
on Jan 17 2008 07:02 AM

I am having trouble seeing beyond the concept of "porno" involved with Elizabeth Banks...Naturally, I can't imagine we're gonna see any real "action" but the tittilation is thrilling.

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tomlet writes:
on Jan 17 2008 07:08 AM

Chasing Amy was good. But, yeah, you're right.

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John Z. Delorean writes:
on Jan 17 2008 07:17 AM

Chasing Amy was very good but Kevin Smith has been living off his rep for awhile now. He's definitely got something to prove.

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Shatter24 writes:
on Jan 17 2008 07:44 AM

Dogma is underappreciated, but I'd say since that film he hasn't put out anything above average. Here's hoping he gets his flow back.

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Creekboy writes:
on Jan 17 2008 07:45 AM

I'm a big Kevin Smith fan, I love all his movies, he definitely has a niche audience, you either you him or hate him, Chasin Amy is his best movie, but I love the others as weel, not to mention his Evening With...movies. I'm really looking forward to this one...

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alarson37 writes:
on Jan 17 2008 09:55 AM

Clerks, Chasing Amy and Dogma are all 90's classics (god I start to feel old typing that). Clerks II, while not quite as good, still had more laughs for me than most other films of '06. J&SBSB was one giant in-joke that was usually funny. Heck, even Mallrats had it's moments of brillance. Jersey Girl, tried it, didn't care for it myself, but I know many who did like it. Considering I just listed EVERY movie that he's directed, I'll trust his movies in advance a heck of a lot more than most directors working today.

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dahluzz writes:
on Jan 17 2008 09:58 AM

I watched Clerks II not expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised. The movie had some big laughs and really pushed the envelope in terms of the raunch factor. I felt like Smith had a lot more to prove going into that film after having done Jersey Girl, and he really reclaimed his balls with Clerks II. Plus, he was great in Die Hard 4.

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Jan 17 2008 10:23 AM

The concept of the Troll in Clerks 2 should make a comeback in this new PORNO movie! USE CGI with it! Steal my idea Kevin, I know you read everything, and go Troll Go!

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unbreakable_samurai writes:
on Jan 17 2008 10:23 AM

I love Kevin Smith, Clerks II was the funniest film of the last few years. I am really looking forward to this, Banks is hot, and I'm really happy that Mewes and Anderson just got added on.

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Herberbaly writes:
on Jan 17 2008 10:40 AM

Looking forward to this one... Overall, Smith's output over the last few years has been slightly spotty; however, he was such an indie darling that no matter what he does now with a budget over $1 million is going to get unfair scrutiny and bull-**** tossed his way. Clerks II was surprisingly hysterical and even had more heart than most comedies on the last few years. Jersey Girl is a film that gets unfairly bashed in my estimation. It was such a departure for him, as it was a deeply personal film that I felt was largely misunderstood. It wasn't a romantic film at all, but rather a film that emphasizes a man's relationship with his daughter, and his inability to not only take responsibility for his actions, but also appreciate what he has. I thought Jersey Girl was a far superior film than some of his other output (looking at you, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). J&SBSB is his worst flick, in my estimation, unless, of course, you are a 14 year old guy whose only goal is to cop a handjob from a female classmate. Dogma was okay, butSmith kind of leaned on stupid humor a bit much on that one. Chasing Amy was good, but hasn't aged all that well... MallRats is also a film for 14 year old boy, however, when I first saw it, I was quite impressed. Clerks remains great to this day, even if the acting is sub-par. As it stands, I do largely enjoy Smith's output, and if Clerks II is a sign of his resurgence as a great comedy writer who can instill heart into the raunchiest of situations, Porno will be a huge success. Not to mention the cast is great.

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rustdog writes:
on Jan 17 2008 01:14 PM

Wow, Traci Lords in a porno!

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smartmoviekid writes:
on Jan 17 2008 02:43 PM

katie morgan too!!! lol

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ben_oblivion writes:
on Jan 17 2008 03:24 PM

Although I did really like Clerks II (not nearly as much as the original) and that first episode of Reaper I do understand that Kevin Smith has a lot to proof. His movies just aren't as well written as they used to be and what the f*** was Jersey Girl. But I have faith; this sounds like a weird twist on a love movie and if Chasing Amy is any indication that's one thing he's really good at. We can only hope

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Senor_Chupacabra writes:
on Jan 17 2008 04:46 PM

I like the "old" Kevin Smith. I'd rather watch Mallrats than Clerks II, which was basically Smith doing a piss-poor impression of himself.

This movie does sound interesting, however. And anything with the words "Elizabeth Banks" and "Porno" is probably going to be worth watching.

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damvbat writes:
on Jan 17 2008 05:00 PM

traci lords in a movie about a porno is that funny or what

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