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Noah's Ark
In Budapest’s Sixth District stands the “Noah’s Ark”, a “dirty-beautiful” tenement housing thirteen flats filled with a rapper, a poet, a washed-up footballer, an unfaithful wife, three aspiring actresses, retired cinema director Stock Ede and his home-bound octogenarian friend Aurél Tálas. When Ede, long disgusted by TV game shows, shocks everyone by entering “Hungary’s Best Grandpa” contest for a 5 million-forint prize, the building erupts in excitement.
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Plot Summary
This is a mockumentary following the life and struggles of Jay, one half of the duo Jay and Silent Bob. It delves into his personal life, his business ventures, and his eccentric relationships, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his often chaotic existence. The film attempts to portray Jay as a complex individual beyond his on-screen persona. It culminates in Jay's attempt to reconcile with his estranged parents and find a sense of belonging.
Critical Reception
The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found its humor unfunny and its narrative disjointed. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many criticizing the lack of coherent plot and the reliance on crude jokes. It is widely considered one of Kevin Smith's weakest directorial efforts.
What Reviewers Say
A deeply unfunny and pointless exercise in cringe comedy.
Lacks any semblance of a plot or character development.
A disappointing and embarrassing entry in Kevin Smith's filmography.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available reflect significant disappointment with the film's humor and narrative structure.
Fun Fact
The film was initially conceived as a more serious drama but evolved into a mockumentary focusing on Jason Mewes's character, Jay, due to budget constraints and creative decisions.
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