Bottoms Up (2006)

Jason Mewes
Paris Hilton
David Keith

Directed by Erik MacArthur

Plot: The hottest bartender in the Midwest, Owen Peadman (Jason Mewes, CLERKS I and II), heads out to a Hollywood bartending contest, confident that he'll win the cash prize. Disappointed when he loses to a hotshot local, Owen turns to his wacky uncle to help him get a job with a local tabloid, where Owen tries to win favor via a story on the hottest new star, Hayden Field (Brian Hallisay). In the process, however, Owen befriends Hayden's girlfriend, Lisa Mancini (Paris Hilton), and falls in love while enjoying the trappings of fame and fortune.

Review: To be honest I am not a big Paris Hilton fan. I find her hot and like looking at her, but that's really where it stops. It actually gets on my nerves that she is pretty much famous for nothing. Jason Mewes on the other hand I love. I don't think he's hot, but I do love him. I am a huge Kevin Smith fan, so when I saw Mewes in a new movie I jumped at the chance to see it.

The movie is nothing special and isn't a great film, but it's not a really bad one either. Paris Hilton was better than I expected, but still doesn't have a bright acting future, at least not due to her acting ability. Jason Mewes on the other hand was really good. I was worried seeing him out of the 'Jay' role, but was glad to see it. He doesn't give any kind of Oscar worthy performance, but he was really good. His character actually has some range, but kept a little of the stoner Jay we all love. My favorite part of this film was David Keith. His gay character steals every scene he is in and it's almost all of them. Even Kevin Smith shows up with a couple of cameos. The movie was decent, but not a must see. I think Kevin Smith/Jay Mewes fans will probably enjoy it, everyone else it could be a hit or a miss.

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