Thank goodness we live in a system in which films like this get made. Stolen premise? Sure. Amateur acting? Uh huh. Lousy production values? Guilty. But it doesn't matter. If you can rope Andy Dick, Ron Jeremy and a few of your closest porn actresses into playing along, you've got a movie many will watch. Ironically, the one thing a film about porn lacks is a strong female character the actress here is cute, but her performance is reminiscent of, well, a porn actresses. The beauty of this set-up, which is really nothing more than a bar conversation ("Did you see Being John Malkovich? Wouldn't it be funny if it was Ron Jeremy instead?), is that since it's about porn all the lousy things about it can easily be construed as an homage to the industry. Unfortunately, comedy does require a deft touch, and the director (who I think was also the writer and star) may have taken off more than he can chew. There are some decent gags here that a more experienced comedic director would have milked. The guy is still charming, and one hopes he continues writing more material. Speaking of charming, how about that Ron Jeremy? He manages a rather difficult feat, playing a lovable guy who just happens to be a porn actor. Again, he could use some direction and needs to hone a more naturalistic style, but Hollywood loves a crossover and this, coupled with his stint on The Surreal Life and his role in the cult film Orgazmo show he's capable of one day playing a character other than Pizza Guy or Plumber.
8 Reviews
Hilarious!!!
kris86tina17 February 2004
I saw this movie on the web after my boyfriend begged me to watch it and I actually enjoyed it. Very funny film with cleaver dialogue and humor in some of the most bizarre places. that sounded wierd. hope to see more of these types of films. go ron!
A hilarious riff on BEING JOHN MALKOVICH with some very funny performances.
hemphill-113 February 2004
This is a hilarious riff on BEING JOHN MALKOVICH that delivers as both a witty satire on the porn industry and as a showcase for its talented leading man, Brian Berke. Berke, the stand-up comedian who directed the film, sharply parodies not only Jeremy's image but the psychology of the typical male porn viewer. The results are outrageous and sometimes insightful, and Jeremy's willingness to play along with the joke makes for some infectious fun. Like Malkovich in the Spike Jonze film, Jeremy is making fun not of himself but of the public's perception of him, and aided by the sharp writing he gives a genuinely winning performance. Andy Dick adds comic support in some of the movie's funniest scenes, and Berke's self-deprecating style marks him as a sort of X-rated Woody Allen. A very satisfying piece of entertainment.
My opinion of this movie
jokojr28 January 2007
I happened to meet Ron Jeremy, at a convention in Las Vegas a few years back, when he posed for some photo ops with me, he was very cordial, I was offered to purchase this DVD signed by Mr Jeremy, from a gentleman standing next to him, I agreed, it was the least I could do, my friend and I took several pictures. A year later I decided to view the DVD, fully not knowing what was in store for me. Personally, I thought it was well done, especially considering it was probably on the lower end of budgets. It was funny, although it was short, only about 40 minutes, I thought it could have been longer(How times have you ever heard someone say that!) I also realized while viewing, that I had purchased the DVD from Brian Burke, who wrote, directed, cooked for the cast, mopped the floors.. You get the picture.. He also was very nice. Well, basically I expected absolutely nothing from this film and received plenty, I enjoyed it and spoke highly about it to some friends, I lent it to a female friend, and she hated it.. Go figure, maybe it's a guy movie? Or maybe we just have (in)different tastes?. If you get a chance, try to view this movie.
Clever delivery on an intriguing premise.
barnod17 February 2004
"Why be John Malkovich when you could be Ron Jeremy?" Exactly! What red-blooded American male wouldn't want to be a porn star for just one day? Berke lets you fulfill that fantasy through this hilarious spoof of an interesting movie. Well done and well worth catching. The extras on the DVD, especially Ron Jeremy's stand-up routine and the female porn stars preparing for their roles, make it a bargain at any price. I give it my highest rating.
Hilarious!
Boggman6 September 2005
Warning: Spoilers
If you like your humor rude, crude, well scripted and outrageous....then look no further. This is a very funny movie indeed.
Think "Being John Malkovich"- but instead of John you've got Ron - and a bunch of horny guys climbing through his portal and into his body to get a taste of what it's like to be one of the most recognized faces the porn industry has ever seen.
That is...until he farts at least.
It sounds trashy- but this is actually a very comical short film. Oh yeah, it's completely tasteless as well. ;-) Well acted and written, "Being Ron Jeremy" is worth a viewing for sure.
A great little movie to watch with your friends - it also boasts some darn good extras as well.....
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Think "Being John Malkovich"- but instead of John you've got Ron - and a bunch of horny guys climbing through his portal and into his body to get a taste of what it's like to be one of the most recognized faces the porn industry has ever seen.
That is...until he farts at least.
It sounds trashy- but this is actually a very comical short film. Oh yeah, it's completely tasteless as well. ;-) Well acted and written, "Being Ron Jeremy" is worth a viewing for sure.
A great little movie to watch with your friends - it also boasts some darn good extras as well.....
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Off the hizook!!
joshdl2313 February 2004
This movie is hotter than your grandmamas panties! You better axe somebody!!! Great flick..... I highly recommend this film. Berke is not only a great director, but a great actor as well. Who wouldnt want to be Ron Jeremy? Sign me up!!!
Funny spoof...
theemailaddress13 February 2004
The film's premise is brilliant. Take the concept of Being John Malkovich to the its logical end. Everybody wants to be a porn star, right? At least for a night or two.
The actor/director, Brian Berke, was perfectly cast as the skinny shlub who only gets laid when he takes over Ron's body. Some funny scenes are when he first goes into Ron's portal and almost makes it with the porn stars in the hot tub and when the various guys get blown out into the dumpster. That one brown haired guy who laughed a lot in the dumpster, Jeff Kueppers, was freaky-sexy-hunky-super-fresh. Don't get me started!! Yummy!
Wish there were more hot male porn stars in it though.
The actor/director, Brian Berke, was perfectly cast as the skinny shlub who only gets laid when he takes over Ron's body. Some funny scenes are when he first goes into Ron's portal and almost makes it with the porn stars in the hot tub and when the various guys get blown out into the dumpster. That one brown haired guy who laughed a lot in the dumpster, Jeff Kueppers, was freaky-sexy-hunky-super-fresh. Don't get me started!! Yummy!
Wish there were more hot male porn stars in it though.
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