Clerks (Collector's Series)
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Movie Reviews of Clerks (Collector's Series)
Movie Review: The Film That Formed Kevin Smith
Summary: 5 Stars
This classic low-budget, rudely humorous, 1994 film was the first done by director Kevin Smith. Most of the movie takes place in a small local convience store. Dante, the only clerk working in their was called in despite the other goings on that were happening that day. His girlfriend comes to cheer him up, only to have him find out that his girlfriend has (well, actually I can't say it here) to multiple other people. To annoy him even more is the irresponsible Randal who works in a video rental store across the street, even though he likes to go to another one miles away and is bearily in the one he works in. Randal spends the whole day pissing off both Dante and the customers, and also trying to get Jay and Silent Bob to stop dealing drugs outside of his video store with their heavy metal singing Russian friend. Shot in black and white on an extreme low budget, this film would lead Kevin Smith into the mainstream eye, and he would begin to work with big name actors including George Carlin, Chris Rock, even Ben and Matt. With his follow ups Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Dogma, he would prove himself as one of the most independently influenced directors iin mainstream Hollywood (these movies are also hilarious). Smith would also continue to star in his moovies as the ever-quiet Silent Bob, who teamed up with his partner Jay (they would become the main interest in the movie because of their quick and vulger humor and classic one-liners). Kevin Smith will probably continue to make people laugh with his oddball brand of humor for years to come.
Movie Review: "There's a million fine looking women in the world . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been awhile, so I don't know who recommended this movie to me, but whoever you are (and I hope you're reading this) - thank you!
I really thought I was going to be too old to really appreciate Clerks and I didn't expect much more than another mindless teen comedy, but wow was I wrong and what a treat this movie was! This was one of the most intelligent and funniest comedies I've ever seen. No relying on sight gags for a laugh, no outrageous set pieces leading up to a (usually poorly written) joke, no gross out American Pie type of humor, no relying on swearing for a laugh, no mocking humor. Clerks is pure genius and every scene is an absolute gem. I could go on and on about this movie, but I won't do that other than to say that while I still think Al Pacino's Scarface is still the best quotable movie ever, Clerks is a really, really close second.
It's just so refreshing after watching some of the dumbed down movies that get passed off as comedy nowadays to see something as awesome as this movie. On the scale of smart comedies, I rank this right up there with something like Jack Benny's To Be or Not to Be.
After I watch the movie again I'll know for certain, but right now I think Randall might be one of my most favorite movie characters of all time.
I'd recommend Clerks to anyone to watch over and over again.
"There's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you." - Silent Bob
Movie Review: Very entertaining!
Summary: 5 Stars
Clerks is a very entertaining film from writer-director Kevin Smith(Mallrats,Chasing Amy).It was originally made for around $27,000 if I'm not mistaken,and(in the tradition of El Mariachi and other very low budget films)it outshines numerous other movies made for many,many times more money.The plot is very simple.It's one crazy day in the life of convenience store clerk Dante Hicks(Brian O'Halloran),and all the interesting characters he has to deal with.The film costars Jeff Anderson as Dante's best friend Randal,who works(allegedly anyway) in the video store next door and loves to torment the customers.Marilyn Ghigliotti plays Dante's girlfriend Veronica,and Lisa Spoonhauer plays Dante's ex Caitlin Bree(who has somewhat of a breakdown towards the end of the film,but I won't say why here!).Numerous other wacky characters find their way in and out of the store during the course of the day as well.
The movie also introduces the world to the characters of Jay and Silent Bob,played by Jason Mewes and director Kevin Smith.
The DVD is great-sound and picture aren't exactly fantastic(but hey it's a very low budget film)-but the special features are very cool,including deleted scenes,alternate ending,and an interesting commentary by Kevin Smith and other members of the cast and crew(including Jason Mewes,who was obviously very intoxicated at the time!).
Overall a very entertaining film,although because of some of the subject matter and foul language younger viewers shouldn't watch.
Movie Review: Rude, Crude, Disgusting, and Unforgetable
Summary: 5 Stars
Kevin Smith's bold first film Clerks is an absolutely hilarious account of modern life in and outisde a typical US convenience store. Produced on a threadbare budget of only 27,000 dollars, Smith makes a pseudo-documentary of a day in the life of self-proclaimed loser Dante Hicks and his wisecracking and obnoxious friend Randal. The film showcases Kevin Smith's confident yet amazing ability to mold convincing characterizations out of his amateur performers, being able to constantly unleash zany observational humor from cultural inhibitions, elegantly endowing in-depth drama to his story underneath the fascade of a gross-out comedy, and fluidly handling pathos and dramatic irony while not sacrificing his own individual filmmaking style makes him a definite new star in world cinema today. His no-holds-barred approach to the real blemished and amusing sides of humaniy makes him the most unique and talented comical director/actor since Woody Allen. Clerks pulsates with a real sense of autheticity and homely charm. Clerks is a watershed moment in 90's film showing comedy can create so much more than simple belly laughs and indiscreet chuckles. Clerks is an aimless enjoyable ride down the disturbing yet familar landscape of modern America. Not only will you laugh at its abrasively silly social commentery, but you might find a nugget of truth lying beneath it's wacky surface. I reccommend the Clerks DVD edition with its countless options for any Clerks fan.Movie Review: Olaf! Berserker!
Summary: 5 Stars
Clerks rules. Kevin Smith is a genius. I try to think of what the most expensive part of this movie was. My guess is that the hockey game is, due to licensing fees. Who knows? Either way, this movie shows what can be done with a great script and just under 30k dollars.To me, some of the greatest things in the movie are the little errors were people might trip on a word for a second. That's so real, that it give the movie a sense of reality that is missing in so many other movies. People have complained that Randall sounds like he's reading from cue cards. So what! Haven't you ever met anyone like that? I have.
Jay and Silent Bob are the kings of loitering. What class they possess. Dante and Randall are a shining example of what can happen to you after working too long in a convience and rental store, respectively.
There is nothing far fetched about the story of a guy having a bad day at work. I had many days almost that bad when I did retail. The dialogue is brilliant. Nice little insights about life and your place in it.
After hearing a little of the story you forget that the movie is in black and white, and you don't care because it's so good. If you are a Kevin Smith/Silent Bob fan and have not seen Clerks yet... Get it! If you've watched Mallrats or Dogma without seeing this you're missing out.
Great soundtrack, very cool Soul Asylum video, neat extras. This is one of the best comedy movies out there.