It wasn't until Knocked Up that I took notice of Seth Rogan as a fair comedy actor. He has this allure about his jokes that's very refreshing and unique. However, after seeing him on more movies, like Step Brothers and Pineapple Express, there was no more variation, just the same range. Apparently his character was different in Fanboys (which is slated for release a day after my birthday :-), 20 March 2009), but I can't give my insight since I haven't seen it yet.
If that is indeed true, I believe he has a potential to show his versatality more. Yesterday I watched his latest movie, Zack And Miri Make A Porno. Although he was his usual goofy self, there was something more deep and relatable about his character. He pulled off the blending of the seriousness of the story with his comic relief routines. He plays the character of Zack, an unumbitious coffee shop worker who lives in the same apartment with his long-time friend Miri (played by Elizabeth Banks), who they have been friends with since kindergarden. Although he fantasises about hooking up romantically with her, the thought that they are like brother and sister stands in his way. That is until they find themselves in a dire financial situation and face being evicted.
They conjure up this idea of making a porn film after an interesting experience at their high school re-union. The deliberating process of making the film helps them realise and reveal the feelings they have kept bottled up for each other for years. Although things get shaky in their quest for the undertsanding of each other as lovers, the foundation of their friendship helps them overcome those impediments and they ultimately get married. To ensure they never face such financial difficulties again, they go into adult film production permanently, creating porn films spoofing some of the biggest movie blockbusters.
I couldn't help but notice that Seth has used the acting ropes of Chris Robinson, who he also worked with in Pineapple Express alongside James Franco. In the opening credits I was excited to see Tisha Campbell-Martin (of Martin and My Wife And Kids fame), but after realising she only appeared briefly in one scene, I was kinda disappointed. I was also not happy at the steroetypical role of an angry black woman with sagging boobs she played. SMH. Oh, and Justin Long was hilarious as a gay lover to one of Zack's former schoolmates who Miri used to have a crush on. I enjoyed his stint on He's Just Not That Into You.
Anyway, although the film is not that hardcorde in terms of adult entertainment, it does have a great deal nudity, so it's definitely for adult viewing. Zack And Miri Make A Porno is funny and goofy, but also touches you with the emotions it evokes. It opens at cinemas nationwide on the 08th of May 2009.
If that is indeed true, I believe he has a potential to show his versatality more. Yesterday I watched his latest movie, Zack And Miri Make A Porno. Although he was his usual goofy self, there was something more deep and relatable about his character. He pulled off the blending of the seriousness of the story with his comic relief routines. He plays the character of Zack, an unumbitious coffee shop worker who lives in the same apartment with his long-time friend Miri (played by Elizabeth Banks), who they have been friends with since kindergarden. Although he fantasises about hooking up romantically with her, the thought that they are like brother and sister stands in his way. That is until they find themselves in a dire financial situation and face being evicted.
They conjure up this idea of making a porn film after an interesting experience at their high school re-union. The deliberating process of making the film helps them realise and reveal the feelings they have kept bottled up for each other for years. Although things get shaky in their quest for the undertsanding of each other as lovers, the foundation of their friendship helps them overcome those impediments and they ultimately get married. To ensure they never face such financial difficulties again, they go into adult film production permanently, creating porn films spoofing some of the biggest movie blockbusters.
I couldn't help but notice that Seth has used the acting ropes of Chris Robinson, who he also worked with in Pineapple Express alongside James Franco. In the opening credits I was excited to see Tisha Campbell-Martin (of Martin and My Wife And Kids fame), but after realising she only appeared briefly in one scene, I was kinda disappointed. I was also not happy at the steroetypical role of an angry black woman with sagging boobs she played. SMH. Oh, and Justin Long was hilarious as a gay lover to one of Zack's former schoolmates who Miri used to have a crush on. I enjoyed his stint on He's Just Not That Into You.
Anyway, although the film is not that hardcorde in terms of adult entertainment, it does have a great deal nudity, so it's definitely for adult viewing. Zack And Miri Make A Porno is funny and goofy, but also touches you with the emotions it evokes. It opens at cinemas nationwide on the 08th of May 2009.
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