The latest release by The Weinsten Group and View Askew, brings Kevin Smith back to the directing helm. Zack & Miri (as I may refer to it through out this review) is a love story wrapped around a backdrop of a porn shoot.

When Zack & Miri's power and water are shut off because their minimum wage jobs are not cutting the bills the night of their high school reunion, the friends decide that if they were to make a porn to sell to their former classmates. But in typical Kevin Smith fashion, things don't go to plan, and hilarity ensues. Watch as relationships are forged, men are pegged and coupling is confused.

While watching this movie, you get the feeling that Kevin Smith might just be growing up. The character development is better than any other movie he has done, and Jason Mewes (Jay from most other Kevin Smith films) is able to show he too has grown, the story progresses better than most of his other stories and the characters are much more believable.

The one downside to this love story is that you are never surprised, it flows in a very linear fashion and nothing is left to the imagination. This doesn't make it a failure or a pass, just a predictable film that doesn't lack fun, and isn't one you should pass, but be aware that it ends exactly as you would think.

Zack & Miri is a cute movie, and perfect for taking a date to. It doesn't shine in any one area and isn't ever going to be nominated for any awards, but makes for a good popcorn flick and may give you some courage to take control of your own life.

Over all Zack & Miri is a 7/10. There is nothing wrong with the movie, but at the same time it doesn't surprise. Its average in its acting and delivery, but is worth a watch. In cinemas now.