The Hot Shoe
The Hot Shoe

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The Hot Shoe

2003
Movie
96 min
English

A Documentary Movie About Card Counting In The Casino Game of 21. The director used $5,000 of the movie's budget to learn the counting methods, and put them to the test on screen.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users72%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country road trip to Hollywood to stop the production of a movie based on their comic book characters, 'Bluntman and Chronic'. Along the way, they encounter a series of bizarre characters and comedic situations, all while grappling with their own identities and the consequences of their fame.

Critical Reception

The Hot Shoe received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its humor juvenile and its plot meandering. However, it garnered a cult following among fans of Kevin Smith's previous works, who appreciated its meta-commentary and the return of the beloved stoner duo.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's reliance on crude humor and meta-references alienated some critics.

  • Fans of the View Askewniverse generally enjoyed the return of Jay and Silent Bob.

  • The movie's satirical take on Hollywood and celebrity was seen as hit-or-miss.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split opinion. Many enjoyed the familiar humor and the nostalgic return of Jay and Silent Bob, appreciating the film's self-aware commentary. However, some viewers found the plot disjointed and the jokes repetitive, suggesting it appealed more to die-hard fans than general audiences.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Jay and Silent Bob Go to Hollywood', but it was changed due to concerns about confusion with the actual film 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'.

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