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Summary: a kickass movie
Review: this m,ovie was great it was the best of Smith's movies and my favorite movie and the DVD specials like deleted senes mak it even better it even has a different begining u can watch that is better than the one they put in
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Summary: An underated gem!
Review: I'm often accused of being a prude and a misery guts and I'm no way a fan of teen comedies. But I really enjoyed this movie. It was very gross in parts and just plain daft in others but it was enjoyable. The guy trying to see the 'sailboat' in the magic-eye picture is simple but hilarious. There are a few dud scenes such as the romantic side, but besides that it is a very funny film.
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Summary: Another Great Smith Movie
Review: Yet again, Kevin Smith shows brillance in his film making abilities. This was the one that really got me hooked on Jay and Silent Bob. This was just really, really lmao funny.
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Summary: Jay and Silent Bob are my idols
Review: Mallrats is a very funny movie with great dialouge and characters. The plot is not good, but that is not the point. Jason Lee is one of my favorite actors and he carries this movie with help from the other cast (Affleck, London, Adams. Doherty, and the monkey.) Kevin Smith is my favorite director and I hope he continues to make funny movies. Can't wait for Strikes Back!
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Summary: Generation "Silent Bob"
Review: There are movies that come along every now and then and capture a moment in time for a certain generation. Mallrats is one of those movies. The critics hated it, but I would argue that their generation wouldn't have got it in the first place. It is a movie for those who remember the postcards with the "hidden pictures", the Sega revolution and being a juvenile delinquent - this is truly a classic. As for the movie itself, it sees JT (Party of Five) attempting to win back the love of his life, with the help of his over the top, comic obsessed brother. Shannon Doherty and Ben Affleck are among the supporting cast, with Stan Lee even making an appearance. As in Clerks (the first movie in the series), Kevin Smith plays "Silent Bob", who with "Snootchie Bootchies" Jay, manages to mix a good dose of slapstick into proceedings. There is even a visit from Dante Hicks brother, for those who are really seeking a continuation in story line! This movie is for those that want to listen to our generation expounding on all manner of theories, none that matter in the slightest. The DVD recreation sees plenty of value added, in particular there is a song from the soundtrack and documentary footage that is worth seeing. If you are a fan of Kevin Smith's work, buy this and enjoy.
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Summary: Mall Commanders
Review: "Mallrats" was not designed to be taken seriously. And frankly, neither was "Clerks". That movie only was in the end because of what it said about indie cinema. "Mallrats" got caught in this particularly pretentious wake, and nearly drowned because of it. And don't get me wrong, "Mallrats" is not "Citizen Kane". But it's not "Howard the Duck" either. It's really nothing more than a big, dumb, John Hughes-inspired mall movie. It's an excuse to ape the Dark Knight and tell tales of Superman, practice your Jedi mind tricks, and discuss in intimate detail the finer points of mall aesthetics. But most of all, it's a tale of love lost in suburbia, where comic books are the religion of choice, and the mall is a suitable place of worship. Given the "confines" of a bigger budget, writer/director Kevin Smith doesn't go overboard with bombastic special effects and overbloated casting, but the intimacy he had going in "Clerks" is certainly lost. His mall is a rather giant setting (especially when compared to the intimacy of "Clerks" locations). It's only advantage is that it provides Smith an opportunity to come up with some ridiculous store names (watch for the "Buy Me Toys" toy store, a carpet outlet called "Rug Munchers", and a fashionable male clothing store called "Fashionable Male"). Things do get a tad out of hand at points. But when he has to focus on character instead of action, Smith shines like a newly polished penny. Hopeless slacker Brody Bruce (Jason Lee) is a wonderful creation, a motormouth for the ages whose passions nearly get the best of him (his girlfriend breaks up with him over his insistence on finishing a game of Sega hockey), but they're the best thing for this movie. Lee dominates the flick in his first major role. This kid is a true talent. He's ably supported by Smith's equivalent of a Greek chorus, Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith himself). These two get substantially more screentime and plot relevance than they did in "Clerks", and the boys run with it winningly. If anyone should take the blame for the supposed failures of "Mallrats" it's the casting director. Two dubious choices are made that nearly sink the film. The first is casting Jeremy London in what is ostensibly the film's leading male role. Maybe they thought they were casting his twin brother Jason, who carried "Dazed and Confused". Unfortunately, Jeremy is one of the stiffer actors out there. He has no aptitude for making Smith's flowery language seem real (especially when compared to Lee, who is a master at this trick). This make's him seem like a poseur; not a great character trait for your romantic leading man. The second casting mistake is allowing Shannen Doherty anywhere near the picture. Maybe this is hindsight talking, but her raving bitch persona, so delicately nurtured on "90210", is distracting in a role that's supposed to be strong but sweet and loyal. And she has no more success dealing with Smith's lines than London has. As far as I can tell, she's only valuable in that she provides an opportunity for a neat one-word joke ("Brenda?"), but that's not nearly valuable enough. Thankfully, she doesn't get all that much screen time. "Mallrats" is definitely the weakest entry in Smith's growing canon. It lacks the weight of any of his other pictures. But I am more than willing to forgive Smith for his mistakes, because the film is just too much damn fun. And without the "failure" of "Mallrats", would Smith ever been able to achieve the humility of "Chasing Amy"? Allow the director his one mistake, and let him grow from there.
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Summary: The Must See Kevin Smith Movie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: MALLRATS is a Excellent Kevin Smith and comedy movie about malls, the people who hang out in malls and New Jersey suburban life. This movie is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. I found this movie intresting like how Brodie and T.S. are talking about how Superman could get lois pregant, Jays speech to William, and who couldn't forget Brodie's Cousin Walter. This is my first Kevin Smith movie I seen. Jay And Slient Bob are the coolest dymanic duo since Batman And Robin. I recommend this movie who likes malls and Kevin Smith's Movies!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Great!
Review: There is so much on this disc that I didn't know about... like the original beginning! But now when I watch the movie, I forget about the current beginning, and think that I'm watching what was supposed to be released. There are a whole bunch of little bits and pieces that were tweaked so that they would be correct in the new film, and now you can pick them all out.
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Summary: forget critics/stupid people and at least RENT this flick!
Review: I love reading ALL of the online reviews for something that has fairly consistent 5 or 4 star reviews and then reading the reviews that say it was awful. Mallrats is a classic example of this incident. Some people just don't get it. I happen to LOVE this movie, and while I reccomend it to everyone, if you don't like movies about stupid teenage shenanigans, you will probably hate this movie with a fiery passion. While Dogma, Chasing Amy, and to less of an extent, Clerks, all deal with serious issues at certain points, Mallrats doesn't. It is stupid and it is pointless. You might not like it, but 3 bucks will probably not get you better entertainment in the "zany fun" department. For God's sake people- ABANDON YOUR BORING ADULT DESIRES FOR MATURE THEMES AND/OR SERIOUS PLOT AND SEE THIS MOVIE! It's just fun.
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Summary: ....Hmmm, maybe I was a BIT too hasty...
Review: ... This is a problem with some of Smith's work. "Clerks" was very good and retains a lot of its original appeal. The animated series to "Clerks" is very similar, and actually funnier than the original movie (Just my opinion, many people disagree). But "Mallrats" isn't quite the same. It was hilarious the first time I saw it, and has lost much of the humor and charm that it once had. It's still alright. I don't think buying it is necessarily a wise decision, unless you can get it dirt cheap ... or you just HAVE to build up your DVD collection. Renting the DVD to hear the commentary and see the behind-the-scenes stuff is a good idea, because these DVD features are great (Especially the commentary - probably the only reason to buy the DVD). However, my point is, repeated viewings of the movie really wear down one's tolerance for Smith's humor. So, briefly, here's my CURRENT opinion of the movie (and Smith's style): Smith is occasionally funny. Some of the gags are hilarious and don't get old, such as the "stink palm" bit. But, most of Smith's sexual humor is too amateur and lame to really make you laugh any more than once. And since this movie is about 1/3 sex humor... well, you see where I'm going.
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