Clerks (Collector's Series)
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Movie Reviews of Clerks (Collector's Series)
Movie Review: 37?
Summary: 5 Stars
For all of those that have seen this movie know exactly what I'm talking about. The introduction to the ViewAskewniverse. Kevin Smith brings us into his world with this clever comedy.
Expoloding on the scene the same year as Pulp Fiction many people may not realize just how much Clerks has added to pop culture. One of the best independent films to date.
And the DVD is wonderful. There's the very interesting commentary, the beavy of deleted scenes, an alternate ending, and even a music video which, ironically, is done in color.
This is a film to love, laugh, and just outright have a good time. It indeed gets my recommendation.
Be sure to also check out:
Mallrats (Collector's Edition)
Chasing Amy - Criterion Collection
Dogma (Special Edition)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (Dimension Collector's Series)
Clerks II (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Kevin Smith's first film still shines
Summary: 5 Stars
Winner of Sundance's Filmmakers Trophy in 1994, Kevin Smith's Clerks has a certain humor about it that shines through the whole film. Shot entirely in black-and-white, the film revolves around the characters Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randall (Jeff Anderson). The film, although incredibly funny, deals with some serious emotional issues such as death, relationships, odd sexual fetishes, and hockey (the most serious of all emotional disorders). Yet, it is Kevin Smith's ability to make these heavy issues funny that makes this movie work.Clerks is the first of the five movies in the New Jersey series (the others being Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). If you've enjoyed any of Kevin Smith's other movies, I really recommend seeing Clerks. It lays the basis for a few of the characters in the other films: Jay and Silent Bob, the men of the Hicks family (Brian O'Halloran plays a different Hicks in each movie), Rick Derris, Julie Dwyer, Heather Jones (sister of Tricia Jones in Mallrats), Caitlin Bree, and the cousin Walter that Randall and Brodie share.
Clerks really is a remarkable film, especially considering that it was shot from start to finish in one day. Sure it's raw, but that's part of its charm, and that's why it's so enjoyable. While Kevin Smith has made four movies since this one, I still keep coming back to watch Clerks more than any of the others.
Movie Review: seinfeldian
Summary: 5 Stars
Clerks made a big splash when it first came out. And I can see why. Kevin Smith made a good movie on a tiny budget. It's an entertaining movie about nothing. It has its faults. You can tell an inexperienced filmmaker made the film. The camera work and editing isn't up to the standards of a 'Hollywood' film, but it does have its charm. What really carries it is the snappy dialogue. Smith has written an excellent script, and his writing is what really carries the movie (that and a great performance by Jeff Anderson). And of course Jay and Silent Bob.
Smith also makes a great dvd. There is a commentary by Kevin Smith and members of the cast and crew. The commentary isn't as good as I've heard on other dvds. They talk about making the movie, but it's more like they just got together. Yeah, you get the feel of their comraderie, but not enough time on the movie (and Jason Mewes should have just not been allowed to be on the commentary track--I love his character, but he just laid around drunk on the commentary track, and when he spoke, it was disruptive). There are delted scenes and an alternate ending introduced by Kevin Smith. And the Soul Asylum music video that Smith directed.
It's a solid movie and a solid dvd. And an important film. Any film student or filmmaker should have it. And even if you aren't a film student, it is still a great movie.
Movie Review: Best of The Jersey Trilogy
Summary: 5 Stars
While Kevin Smith's basic premise behind his critically accalimed debut film is very formulaic, in it being a buddy flick, it is the way he does it that makes it a classic. As qouted in his newest dvd "An Evening With Kevin Smith" he says, "In my world, everyone has really long conversations about interesting [stuff] or just pick apart pop cultur to death and everyone talks in monologue,". That quote perfectly describes Clerks more than any othe Kevin Smith movie as whether they are talking about their sex life, Star Wars, or annoying costomers, they do it in not only an intellectual way but do it indirectly. Another high point of the movie is the social issues he tries to tackle, as even though he is a smoker, he makes a point about people's isues with smoking going as far as having a four year old succesfully buying ciggarettes at a point. Also, compared to other Kevin Smith movies there is less fart jokes. Overall, while the movie is great the extras are what makes this dvd. Even though Kevin Smith plays a quiet character in his movies, he is the complete opposite as he always talks and talks very informatively about everything. While the actual movie looks bad the deleted scenes are worse but are still entertaining. Especially the alternate ending as it is completely unlike Kevin Smith. Overall, get the dvdMovie Review: the "citizen kane" of indie films
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie...so I guess my comments should be taken with a grain of salt, or maybe a few grains.However if you haven't yet experienced this comedy you're cheating yourself.Anyone that has ever worked retail or anyone that is of that dubious age-group known as "Gen-X" will find plenty to laugh at/ relate with.It is a bit foul mouthed and explicit so it's not for kids or the faint of heart.Specifically with the DVD...Okay, it was shot on some sort of grainy Black and White film, so the picture quality doesn't really benefit from the digital clarity.The sound is surprisingly good for the production cost and I actually caught a joke that I had missed in previous viewings.However, the whole reason (besides it's being a great film)to buy this DVD is the extras.If you are a fan of the extras on DVD's this has pretty much all that you always hope will be on a disc: deleted scenes, a music video from the soundtrack, directors commentary, and an alternate ending! The commentary ( which I am listening to as I type this) was recorded during production of his second feature "Mallrats" (which the critics panned but I loved) and really gives you a feel of Smith's personality and what it would be like to watch the film with him and his friends.Check this one out.