When aspiring filmmakers attempt to break into the movie business with their own film, they often resort to shocking and/or disgusting elements to get noticed. That’s why so many new filmmakers begin as horror directors, because horror films are (a) cheap, (b) easy to make, and (c) make a quick impression with gore and fear.
Kevin Smith, however, broke into the movie business with a foul-mouthed indie comedy called Clerks. The screenplay got Smith noticed in Hollywood, mainly because it was loaded with the kind of profane jokes that nobody else was attempting. Smith was allowed to direct more films based solely on his ability to craft nasty-but-memorable dialogue, despite the fact that he is a pedestrian director with very little vision or focus. In fact, time has proven Smith to be more of a marketer than a filmmaker; he spends most of his effort selling little fucking dolls on his website rather than creating tangible cinematic achievements.
He’s like a lobotomized slacker Tarantino, and that’s saying something.
His newest film, Cop Out, looks like much more of the same “shock ‘em” nonsense that has defined his entire career. It’s as if Smith never realized that he actually made it in Hollywood, and is still resorting to cheap techniques in order to get noticed. Why else would anyone need to make yet another movie comprised of dick jokes?
This new red-banded trailer for Cop Out shows off some nice chemistry between stars Tracy Morgan and Bruce Willis. It also shows approximately 137 dick jokes, all of which have been done in various ways a million times already. Anyone who laughs at this limp shit needs to (a) see more movies, or (b) graduate from sixth grade. Rather than make movies, I wish Smith would just get it over with and go suck dick in some seedy gas station gloryhole. Frankly, I would prefer it if Smith did anything else, just as long as it did not involve movies. Like sell toys on his website, for instance.
Here is the red-banded trailer for everyone who is old enough, or smart enough to put in a fake birthdate:
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Er…I think i’ll pass on this one, I’m sick of his dick jokes as well, mind you he did try and “Grow up” didnt he? and look what happend….Jersy Girl.
Agreed. One of the worst filmmakers EVER who got very lucky with a half-decent no-budget movie!! I’m always happy when an unknown filmmaker comes out of nowhere and gets success but the majority of Kevin Smith’s subsequent movies show him as a one-trick pony.
Having a good ear for dialogue and getting well-known Hollywood names in his movies, has always papered over the massive cracks formed by his weak filmmaking and storytelling skills.
And it’s not a very good trick (by the way).
@ The Glove – And when that “grown up” film flopped, what did he do? He reverted back to the same old bullshit all over again. Kevin Smith supporters are among the worst movie fans ever; they simply refuse to Smith’s glaring lack of directorial talent.
I can’t work out why decent actors continue to want to work in his films. Perhaps he’s a funny guy when NOT behind a camera who gets on with people?
@ Paul L. – Yeah, I think Smith is probably fun to be around in everyday life. He probably tells great stories at a bar having a few beers with his buddies. But he’s not a filmmaker.
Ray, Paul… We’ll all be waiting patiently for your movies to come out… And so we can all support you – when, exactly, do they come out? You sad no talent zilches.
Hi Tim, you can see trailers/screenplays for short films I’ve written/produced at http://www.fixfilms.com. I’m currently writing further shorts and feature films at the moment. I’m happy for people to criticize my work and give objective reasons what works & what doesn’t.
Also happy to debate the relative pros and cons of Kevin Smith on this forum. So please feel free to say why you’re a fan of Kevin Smith. I honestly – as a paying punter – have found nothing interesting or entertaining about the self-indulgent, crass and juvenile films he’s released since breakout hit CLERKS.
Excellent work, Paul, and I love the website, too! I looked at a couple of your screenplays, and I like your style! We should collaborate on something!
Thanks for the positive thoughts, Ray. Always open to new collaborations. Email me – contact details on website – and we can take it from there.