This is the fifth of my hero, Kevin Smith's, View Askew series. It's also the most comedic. Jay and Silent Bob finally have their own movie, and as a Smith fan, I ate it up. I was really excited to see this. I died laughing, even though it is one of Smith's weaker films. But saying that a Kevin Smith comedy is bad, is basically saying that it's a hilarious movie, that's better than many comedies out there. This movie, happens to deliver more big laughs per minute than most of those Adam Sandler comedies.
In this one, Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) discover that a movie based on their superhero likenesses, Blumtman and Chronic, is being made, and they're not being paid a dime. To make matters worse, they are being bashed on the internet. In an attempt to stop the movie, the dim-witted duo hit the road for Hollywood to stop the movie from being made.
That's the only plot there is. They encounter various misadventures, including a band of diamond thieves, including Justice (Shannon Elizabeth), who Jay falls for, and she naively fails to notice that all Jay talks about is having sex with her and she finds him sweet. She is a good girl type, who you couldn't imagine doing all the things Jay says he wants to do to her. They also encounter a hitchhiker played by George Carlin, who's philosophy about hitchhiking is a perfect setup for a joyously vulgar gag involving a nun. Jay and Silent Bob also steal a monkey.
This movie is far more stupid than Kevin's other movies. While many will find his other movies boring, this one is one that everyone will enjoy. Everyone who's old enough to see it, at least. This movie features literally constant use of the f-word, and has many obscene sexual gags. It's all really funny. The movie is also one that probably shouldn't be seen if you haven't seen Kevin Smith's first four movies, as several of the jokes involve references to the previous works. Fans will eat this up. Characters from the first four show up frequently. Jason Lee shows up in this movie as Brodie Bruce from Mallrats, and Banky Edwards from Chasing Amy. Ben Affleck shows up as Holden McNeil from Chasing Amy (Holden actually mentions Ben Affleck at one moment), and then he shows up later as himself, where he and Matt Damon are making fun of each other's careers. Jason Biggs shows up in a hysterical cameo, and truly sums up his career in a hilarious reference to American Pie. Jay is still one of the funniest characters ever, and with his mouth that is so filthy it would have Cartman telling him to watch his mouth, makes me hope for a sequel where Jay goes to meet Justice's uptight parents. While it will never happen, Jay is a great character for a situation like that.
One thing should also be put out there. This is Will Ferrell's most underrated performance ever. He plays a silly role that's minor and significant at the same time, as a federal wildlife Marshall, who is after the monkey that Jay and Silent Bob stole. Hearing Will Ferrell deliver Kevin Smith's traditional vulgar dialogue is a nice change from those other comedies he's done. If you like Will Ferrell's brand of humor, and aren't easily offended, then this movie is an absolute must see.
So if you're a fan of Kevin Smith (or Will Ferrell), then I highly recommend this
It is rated R for Non-Stop Crude and Sexual Humor, Pervasive Strong Language, and Drug Content. Sex: 7/10 Violence: 5/10 Swearing: 10/10 Drugs: 7/10
In this one, Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) discover that a movie based on their superhero likenesses, Blumtman and Chronic, is being made, and they're not being paid a dime. To make matters worse, they are being bashed on the internet. In an attempt to stop the movie, the dim-witted duo hit the road for Hollywood to stop the movie from being made.
That's the only plot there is. They encounter various misadventures, including a band of diamond thieves, including Justice (Shannon Elizabeth), who Jay falls for, and she naively fails to notice that all Jay talks about is having sex with her and she finds him sweet. She is a good girl type, who you couldn't imagine doing all the things Jay says he wants to do to her. They also encounter a hitchhiker played by George Carlin, who's philosophy about hitchhiking is a perfect setup for a joyously vulgar gag involving a nun. Jay and Silent Bob also steal a monkey.
This movie is far more stupid than Kevin's other movies. While many will find his other movies boring, this one is one that everyone will enjoy. Everyone who's old enough to see it, at least. This movie features literally constant use of the f-word, and has many obscene sexual gags. It's all really funny. The movie is also one that probably shouldn't be seen if you haven't seen Kevin Smith's first four movies, as several of the jokes involve references to the previous works. Fans will eat this up. Characters from the first four show up frequently. Jason Lee shows up in this movie as Brodie Bruce from Mallrats, and Banky Edwards from Chasing Amy. Ben Affleck shows up as Holden McNeil from Chasing Amy (Holden actually mentions Ben Affleck at one moment), and then he shows up later as himself, where he and Matt Damon are making fun of each other's careers. Jason Biggs shows up in a hysterical cameo, and truly sums up his career in a hilarious reference to American Pie. Jay is still one of the funniest characters ever, and with his mouth that is so filthy it would have Cartman telling him to watch his mouth, makes me hope for a sequel where Jay goes to meet Justice's uptight parents. While it will never happen, Jay is a great character for a situation like that.
One thing should also be put out there. This is Will Ferrell's most underrated performance ever. He plays a silly role that's minor and significant at the same time, as a federal wildlife Marshall, who is after the monkey that Jay and Silent Bob stole. Hearing Will Ferrell deliver Kevin Smith's traditional vulgar dialogue is a nice change from those other comedies he's done. If you like Will Ferrell's brand of humor, and aren't easily offended, then this movie is an absolute must see.
So if you're a fan of Kevin Smith (or Will Ferrell), then I highly recommend this
It is rated R for Non-Stop Crude and Sexual Humor, Pervasive Strong Language, and Drug Content. Sex: 7/10 Violence: 5/10 Swearing: 10/10 Drugs: 7/10