The Plot: Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow 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.
The Pros: Kevin Smith is back in action with his newest film. Seth Rogen is quite funny as usual, but he's also impressively apt in scenes that are more dramatically demanding. Elizabeth Banks is always a joy to watch, and the rest of the new-age comedy crew do a splendid job supporting the story. What is so striking about Zack and Miri, however, is Kevin Smith's uncanny ability to turn a seemingly insignificant moment into the puissant focal point of the scene. This touch is all over his newest film and, along with great writing, it's this quality that allows it to shine.
The Cons: Perhaps it's been too long since I've seen a Smith film, but there was truly nothing about this movie that made me unhappy. If anything, some of the jokes are incredibly vulgar and the entire plot is centered around sex, which some people may find inappropriate. However, if this is your mindset, you really shouldn't be seeing a Kevin Smith film.
The Bottom Line: Zack and Miri is one of the sweetest, funniest, and most touching films I've seen this year. It uses a shell of juvinility and shallow sexuality to later reveal a deeply complex and emotional core. That's one of the best things about this film; one walks away completely satiated, no assembly required.
The Score: 8.5 / 10
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