Billing itself as an unlikely film from that Kevin Smith is an apt way to begin this review - I really wanted to see this film because it really seemed to be a departure for Kevin Smith who's entire previous directing output consisted of comedy - a big chunk of them being related to the cult View Askew Universe (that of Jay and Silent Bob), and is other movies away from that area either got caught up in the Bennifer backlash (Jersey Girl), failed to find audience despite been good (Zack and Miri) or just be a bland action comedy (Cop Out - the only film he directed but didn't write).
The films story start with three teenage lads desperately wanting to lose their virginity, finding and answering an online message about getting it on with an older woman (at the same time)
The films story start with three teenage lads desperately wanting to lose their virginity, finding and answering an online message about getting it on with an older woman (at the same time)
Neither of three males are the protagonists, it seems to set them up as at least one them being it (and one does come close).
I have heard criticisms of Michael Parks extended sermon stopping the film dead in it's tracks, but I think it really helped you get a feel for his mindset.
However, some of aspects of the film I could have done without, The Sheriff getting a blowjob in a parked car seems like a pointless plot thread that didn't really need to be there.
However, some of aspects of the film I could have done without, The Sheriff getting a blowjob in a parked car seems like a pointless plot thread that didn't really need to be there.
The real revelation here (religious pun not intended) is Kerry Bishé, who I only really know from the limp last season of Scrubs who delivers a really great performance.
Overall - while there is problems it's still a film that held my attention strongly from start to finish.
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