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Summary: why the hell do people not like this?
Review: i dont get why this is considered the worst of kevin smith. if anything this is his best movie. one of the top 5 funniest films ever made. its better then clerks. Dogma.... Chasing Amy had its moments but ultimately was not a good film. when i see a comedy i want to... laugh. mallrats makes me laugh. a lot. a truly hilarious film. no sophmore jinx.... Kevin Smith is funny. he should not have to apologize for making this brilliant laugh every 20 seconds comedy.
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Summary: Kevin Smith at his best
Review: Even though this movie bombed in the theatres, It has gone on to a "cult" following. Jason Lee is so hilarious as Brodie Bruce, and you can't forget about Jay And Silent Bob. Buy this dvd, you will think it is REAL funny!!! This is a must buy!
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Summary: "Come on Silent Bob, show some love"
Review: Mallrats is KS's second best movie ever, and I love it dearly. Forget everything about "sophomore jinx" because Mallrats rules. Although Ben Affleck and Joey Lauren Adams (thankfully) don't appear much, Jason Lee and Jay and Silent Bob are really hilarious. Jeremy London was ok I guess, and Shannen Doherty was funny as Jason Lee's ex, but Claire Forlani? Can you say wooden? Brian O'Hallaron (I think thats his name) appears in a hilarious cameo as the cousin of Dante Hicks. (you mean in the back of a Volkswagen) Although the Ivannah scene was a little much, most of Mallrat's explicit content is put to good use. Jay and Silent Bob make their best appearances (although I'll refrain from using their quotes-wink, wink) and Stan Lee is also in a cameo. Mallrats is the perfect movie for an afternoon, or right after a break-up. Remember though, "women want Romantic, not Mr. Toad's (I think thats his name) wild ride."
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Summary: Forget critics-and watch this movie!!
Review: I nust say that I have seen this movie (as well as Dogma, Chasing Amy and Clerks) at least 50 times. A classic!! kevin Smith is one of the funniest men alive today and there is no way you can go without laughing (outloud) while watching this movie. You also must pay attention while watching the series of movies just to catch the little phrases that reflect back to other movies in the series. I will continue to push this movie on people the same way as Bible thumping Baptists from Mississippi!
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Summary: So Much Better Than A Smart Porky's
Review: It's a pity that a great actor like Jason Lee has never been so prominently featured in a motion picture as he was in this one, which sadly was met with what could best be described as a mixed reception. Coming off the goliath of "Clerks", Kevin Smith was seen as having only the potential to go down, and those who relish in such things were tickled by the colossal failure this film turned into. In retrospect, there isn't nearly as much wrong with this film as was originally made out; it just happens to be one of the worst-marketed big movies of all time. The fact that Kevin Smith has more than survived the "Mallrats" holocaust is a statement of his quality as a writer and filmmaker. And now that we can go back and fit this movie into the whole trilogy (which now looks like it's going to be a pentalogy [is that a word or a Pearl Jam album????]), it's a lot better than many thought.First and foremost is Jason Lee, in a performance that defined his style for the rest of his career. For those who felt the best thing about "Almost Famous" was Stillwater's cantankerous, foulmouthed lead singer, "Mallrats" is like going to heaven. Nuff said. There's just so much Kevin Smithness crammed into this movie--comics, Sega, genuinely romantic guys, and the glory of living a life where the most important thing to do today is try the new cookies at the cookie stand--they're exquisite. The DVD is one of the best "Special Edition"s of any film--TONS of extras, deleted scenes, at least one hilarious Easter egg, and the hallmark of any Kevin Smith DVD: a full-fledged View Askew commentary track with Kevin & the gang. ("Dogma SE" DVD----SOON, please, Kevin......SOON!!!!!) The balance of seriousness this guy devotes to his craft and the complete absurdity he can find in his work is essential to anyone who'd really interested in the creative process of moviemaking.
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Summary: Snoochie-boochie-noochies!
Review: This movie is so funny! It follows the misadventures of two guys (Jason Lee and the very yummy Jeremy London) during their day at THE mall after they were both dumped under very different circumstances. Along the way they run into the super slick retail store manager (Ben Affleck) who has already made a move on Lee's ex-girlfriend (Shannen Doherty). Jay and Silent Bob (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith) make their triumphant return and get the screen time they deserve. They beat the crap out of the Easter bunny and try to defeat the security guard from hell to wreck the game show that is being staged in the mall. I don't see why this movie is bashed, it is hilarious from beginning to end. Buy this movie, you will not regret it!
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Summary: The thinking man's Porky's
Review: For all of you who didn't like this movie the DVD commentary by Kevin Smith explains why the movie fell short of many ideals. First off the label didn't want this movie to be anything more than "the thinking man's Porky's", in other words a "teen titty flick". While there is quite the scene of that in here its R-rating comes from the intense language used, but as far as real life goes there's so much of that strong language in that age bracket that it was more of a documentary and less of a movie. Too bad they didn't get to keep the original story involving the attmepted assasination of the governor by a minuteman with the ensuing gunfight(see the DVD extras for that). In my opinion the best part of this movie is its dialogue. Especially the dialogue of Jason Lee who seems to be the star of the movie aside the better-known names of Ben Affleck and Shannon Dougherty. A lot of Lee's banter needs to be heard again and again to appreciate it. Of course what Kevin Smith movie would be without Jay and Silent Bob? They make their appearance here in some comic relief scenes (as if the rest of the movie isn't comic enough). Who can do without Jay and his own use of the English language? Snoogins... The only weak link to the movie is Jeremy London (or was it Jason London?). His acting seems to fall very flat and my favorite scene with him is when he gets kicked in the crotch by Joey Lauren Adams. Now that's comedy! The deleted Minuteman scene was better acting for him so I wonder if he just got jaded by his best scene being deleted that he carries that feeling throughout the movie, but I'm thinking not. Overall a fun movie, and once you own one Kevin Smith film you will soon own them all.
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Summary: Jay and Silent Bob are great
Review: Jay and Silent Bob make this movie. They are so funny and I love it. Also, Jason Lee is amazing. His sarcasm and wit is classic.
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Summary: Mallrats
Review: Why people consider this movie so bad, is beyond me. Once you see how smart the script is & how well everyone delivers you kinda have to grow to love this film. The way they describe the mall is film history to me. Most importantly, this film is unique, and with unique films, comes the either "I hated it" press or "I loved it" press. I defintely love it, it's something that is out of the norm for once, instead of stupid teenage films trying to gross out the next, they keep it simple and smart. Kevin Smith gets a thumbs up on this one.
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Summary: Ranking wars, or just plain rank?
Review: Weird beast, this film. While it still has it's moments of genuinely funny comedy, there's a few things that probably should have been changed. Most anybody will admit that 'Clerks' was Kevin Smith's masterpiece; the little film that could. And it was funny, new, and most of all, fresh. 'Chasing Amy' is a more mature film, equally funny in some parts, well-edited, and certainly well worth owning. But 'Mallrats' falls between the two in many ways. First off, it's not as funny, and a big reason for this is the silliness of the script--'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' didn't need to be updated. Another, is that there is basically no chemistry between Jason Lee and Jeremy London; London is likeable enough, but he's just not interesting. And Lee's delivery is made much funnier in 'Chasing Amy'; in this film, he's pretty much the only thing worth watching. It's decent enough fluff as a rainy-night rental, and it's better than the mediocrity that was 'Dogma', but it's far from essential.
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