6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of friendship, love, and personal financial struggle, using the adult film industry as a setting rather than a subject for explicit political commentary. Its narrative balances unconventional means with a traditional romantic resolution, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The movie features visible diversity within its cast without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on the protagonists' experiences without critically portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features a prominent gay character, Brandon St. Randy, depicted as a confident professional, and a minor gay character, Delaney, without negative framing. While some humor stems from a straight character's discomfort, the overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity is neither strongly affirming nor denigrating, resulting in a neutral net impact.
The film includes a transsexual character, 'Tranny,' whose brief appearance is for comedic effect during a casting scene. The portrayal relies on stereotypes and includes the use of a derogatory slur by other characters, presenting the character without dignity or complexity, resulting in a problematic depiction.
The film portrays the character Deacon, a gay porn actor, as a Christian struggling to reconcile his faith with his profession and identity. The narrative treats his internal conflict with empathy and nuance, highlighting the personal journey of faith rather than ridiculing the religion itself or its adherents.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" is an original story with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical context, or previous installments from which character races were established. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
6.5
5.6
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