DISQUS

Ricky · 5 months ago

I think Smith is amazing and even his worst work is better then most. I never got the hate for the guy. He is one of the nicest people to his fans. Even people in his films are very nice to the fans. Jay Mewes is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Smith is funny, and amazing. I think people are jealous because he did what we all want to and became a famous movie maker. I'm a little nervous because he didn't write it, but I will be there opening day like always.

ERoBB · 5 months ago

I'm excited. Although, something to think about, his directing skills are probably his weak spot. Its his writing we all go to see. So what happens when he doesnt write it. Is his directing good enough to carry a movie if need be?

Phil Wheat · 5 months ago

I agree. Smith's work is always a joy to watch and I look forward to everyone of his films. I don't think he'll ever better Clerks 2, that film spoke to me in ways no other film ever has, but I'll be there day one for anything he's involved with.

Chris · 5 months ago

Honestly, I couldn't care less. I was sorta excited for his horror idea Red State, but after that fell by the wayside, I can take or leave his movies. I recently watched Zack and Miri Make A Porno, and I think I've either changed my tastes, or personally outgrew his type of humor, because I didn't laugh once at that.

Sad too, because I loved Clerks (as well as the animated series. Never saw part 2), Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. But he lost me at the time Jersey Girl came out. Even though I didn't see that one either, just from hearing about it my excitement level for any of his projects bit the dust.

Maybe it had to do with working at a comic shop where I couldn't go one hour without hearing somebody either quote his movies, or have to bag and board an issue he wrote. Guess I just burnt out on the guy.

RobertFure · 5 months ago

I'm not a very big Kevin Smith fan, but Bruce Willis and Seann William Scott in the same comedy? Sign me up. But not in advanced. I won't give two shits until there is a trailer.

BOBJENZ · 5 months ago

Kevin Smith is a smart, funny guy who over-writes dialogue but it stays funny, so people dig him. He is not, however, a master storyteller. He's touched on some sweet scenes (Chasing Amy) and several hilarious adolescent antics scenes (ever movie he's done) but in terms of a start to finish solid story - I think he's still looking for it. I think you'll see him loosen the reigns a bit over the next few years and start collaborating with writers more - because the guy IS funny. He just needs help with story - both in the concept and execution.

Jerry · 5 months ago

I hope it's good, but Smith should have been trying to grow since Dogma (which has not held up so well imo). Or maybe Smith is just too rooted in the 90s, times have changed and he hasn't. I don't know what the problem is, but if he gets over that hurdle then more power to him.

Andy III · 5 months ago

This is a tough one. I am completely positive that Kevin Smith is a nice guy, and absolutely seems like someone that would be a lot of fun to know and hang out with. BUT, we're talking about spending money and time on movies...'the work' as they say.

It's sort of like what people said about George W. Bush...I could have a beer with him. I myself did not agree with that, but I never thought that had a single thing to do with someone's ability to govern. I can say the same thing about Kevin Smith and his movies. Sure, I would love to hang out and marvel at his giant TV that Panasonic gave him and watch Blu-Rays, but I'm growing increasingly less excited about the prospect of another Kevin Smith movie.

There was a growth that seems to have stopped after 'Jersey Girl'. While a lot of people didn't care for 'Jersey Girl', I thought it showed promise as a more coherent movie that flowed nicely and had a bigger point than referencing Star Wars and other geek culture touchstones. Which, as this site recently pointed out...are getting really old. We get it, 'Star Wars' was a big deal to a generation of kids.

So, in the end, I guess there's a certain amount of cheerleading to be done, because 'geeks'...whatever that means nowadays...see him as one of their own. The guy who made it big and still gets them. But I think you have to look at them on a case by case basis really.

Aleric · 5 months ago

The stars and the story sound like either an intersting movie or a very bad movie waiting to be made.

Dan · 5 months ago

Tracy Morgan? Count me in

Evan · 5 months ago

I have to say Andy III that you have already spoken for me. A COUPLE OF DICKS sounds like an idea Kevin had for a Hollywood punchline that his characters would talk about *in* a Kevin Smith movie. Except it's a lame punchline as a throwaway, barely more clever than "MOONRAPER". I thought ZACK AND MIRI was an embarrassing effort for all involved, and it began and ended with its auteur.

djjeffhall · 5 months ago

I don't know? I saw Zack and Miri in the theaters and can't recall when I'd last laughed so hard. Watching it on DVD, it didn't hold up as well. I enjoyed it, but I'm don't knowl when I'll watch it again. (I can watch Dogma, Clerks and Clerks II over and over.)

Since Smith is not writing this one, will the script hold up? I'm not convinced that Smith is a "good" director. (I certainly don't think of him as a bad director, but his isn't a name that perks up my ears as a director. Ridley Scott, yes, Kevin Smith, no.) Smith is a competent director, he won't embarrass himself or his cast and I seriously doubt anyone will hate the movie based on the direction.

Kevin Smith fans go to the theater for a Kevin Smith script and seeing Kevin Smith's "crew" play their parts. (Jeff Anderson, Ben Affleck and Jason Mewes bring a certain charm to their roles which I'm certain is partly due to their relationship with Smith.) Kevin Smith doesn't add (Or detract) anything in the role he is playing.

Sabja · 5 months ago

I'm a Kevin Smith fan and looking back on the movies he has done over the years. I've got to say that some are better than others and his style has improved over the years.

By far his sense of humour is amazing and it is what keeps me watching his films. There's nothing better than a good laugh. But if he puts out another movie like Zack and Miri. I'll be waiting for a DVD release I'm not waisting money on a film that shouldn't be in the cinema.

That being said I'd like to see what he can do with someone else work. Lets hope I'm not sitting in the cinema thinking I am a dick for paying another $15 to see his film.

Tron · 5 months ago

yea i dont care if kevin smith's name is attatched to a movie. unless i'ts one in the 'view askew' universe (clerks, mallrats, etc. etc.) that we all know and love.

ANY movie he's done that hasn't been in that setting I've hated.

Meli · 5 months ago

I am actually more interested to see what Smith is going to do with a script hedidn't write and direct a group of actors outside of his usual go to group. So, yes, I can say I'm looking forward to seeing how this movie turns out even if Tracy Morgan has part, the man has never been funny to me.

Davebaxter1989 · 5 months ago

Yes. Very much so. Tracy Morgan and Bruce Willis? make that hell yes.