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Summary: Rather overrated
Review: This is one of those movies that I bought simply because so many people told me how wonderful it was. I've gotta say that even with some funny dialog and good ideas, it doesn't deserve anything close to the credit it gets.The dialog is really what kills this movie. The actors are pretty amateurish, and the delivery of lines is wooden and completely unnatural. The whole movie is based around conversations, and while the actual text of the script is good, the actors don't pull it off. It's pretty easy to make me laugh. But, as this movie stands, it only evoked a few chuckles. Not worth the price tag.
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Summary: Just Because They Serve You Doesn't Mean They Like You...
Review: ...boy, ain't THAT the truth! Being a comic-book / Stars Wars geek , Kevin Smith's movies are pretty much required viewing for me and my ilk. Although I loved "Chasing Amy" the most, my past experiences as a till jockey (at a comic book & collectibles shop, no less!) makes "Clerks" the Smith-flick I identify with the most. Thanks (or rather, NO thanks) to my misadventures in the retail trade, I can really relate to Dante & Randall as they spend their respective shifts dealing with rude, obnoxious, and just-plain-weird customers & hangers-on as well as their own boredom during lulls in the action. I especially enjoyed Randall's attitude of indifference & apathy, and his rude & smart-alecky behavior towards the video store patrons he rings up. There were times when I wanted to do the exact same things to the more unsavory regulars that'd pop up at the shop I worked at! Unfortunately, the boss was almost always present, so I had to watch myself or I'd be lectured about "not alienating the big-spender customers with my attitude problem" or some such nonsense. But I digress. Being a fairly ardent Star Wars aficionado, I found Randall's attempt to put the builders of the Death Stars into a real-world perspective quite entertaining. Who knew there were independent contractors and labor unions in a galaxy far, far away? Then there's the rooftop street-hockey game, our heroes' all-too-brief paying of their respects to a dearly departed ex-girlfriend, one young woman's catatonic-state-inducing experience (a moment that will be referred to in "Chasing Amy"), and a bunch of other stuff I can't really put into words 'cuz it's pretty raw. Besides, you wouldn't want me to give everything away and ruin the magic of the movie, would ya? 'Late!
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Summary: Clerks... go Jay and Silent Bob
Review: The first of the Kevin Smith series, this presents all the things that are refered to in Mallrats and Chasing Amy. It also has Jay and Silent Bob, but mostly its centered around the convienence store clerk and his friend the Video Rental clerk. Between the two they get in all kinds of trouble. Mostly they sit around and talk about stuff. This was the first movie that started it all, so there's good and bad associated with getting into it.
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Summary: "Buncha Savages In This Town".
Review: This is STILL the best Kevin Smith project to date, and easily one of the best presentations of the "underclass as totally hip" plot that was also used with great success in the film adaptation of Nick Hornby's "High Fidelity" (also a 5-star recommendation, in case you're curious).
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There isn't much of a plot to give away, really...young man with dead-end job juggles romantic crises, wiseassed friends, and ball hockey commitments around a (slightly les than typical) day behind the counter at his place of employment, a convenience store in New Jersey. If you are easily offended, you probably won't make it through the first 15-20 minutes of this movie... it's one of my favorite flicks of all time, but it definitely has its off-color moments.
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The DVD presentation itself I'm less than satisfied with, though...the commentary is obviously dated (I lost track of how many "we're in the process of making 'Mallrats'" references there were...and that let-down of a follow-up was three movies ago) and could have been re-done for the sake of this "Collector's Edition" DVD release. At the time I bought this DVD, it was priced far more extravagantly than it is now, but I credit Kevin Smith for creating a movie that's so fantastic that it was able to set and maintain its own mark. If you have a DVD player and a VHS player, you may no longer find youself contemplating the VHS version simply for the sake of saving a few dollars. All the same, the DVD transfer isn't really that much better (unless you just can't live without the 1.85:1 ratio and dig the extra features) than what I remember the VHS presentation to be...but I definitely recommend this movie to be purchased and watched as often as possible, regardless of the format chosen...it really is that good.
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Summary: Classic Indie film with raw style
Review: Kevin Smith is quick to be pigeonholed as a writer of vulgarity and immaturity. Underneath the language, however, he has always shined with his insightful "askewed views" of life and reality. CLERKS, Smith's debut effort, was a realistic (sometimes not) look at what can happen in the daily routines of a convenience store employee. Rather than rely on special effects or dramatic plots, CLERKS delivers pure meaning without all the fizz and sugary icing. Unfortunately he spent too much money on MALLRATS, the next movie which didn't have nearly the charisma of this one. Who can forget an anti-smoking advocate accusing a clerk of "just following orders"? Would you ever imagine going into a movie store to request a film, only to have the names of pornos recited in your face? Have you ever had the desire to play hockey (or any other field sport) on the roof of a building? Are you the type that wishes you could attack your customers? A "yes" answer to any of the above means you should see this movie. It's profane and not for little kids, but for intellectual teenagers and liberal-minded adults, CLERKS is a gem you won't forget soon. Kevin Smith is the Misfits of movies!!!
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Summary: Definitely worth the money -- the first DVD I ever bought
Review: (Insert all general, well-deserved, and standard superlatives about Kevin Smith and "Clerks" here). As for the DVD itself, a hallmark of ANY DVD with Kevin's name on it is the excellent value for your money -- you get not only the movie, but many concominant "bonus features" that are fantastic enough to warrant purchasing the DVD on their presence alone. Another guaranteed feature of any Kevin Smith DVD is the "commentary" section (although there's one minor criticism I have on this point). Kevin, who invariably has many people connected to the movie (on-screen and off), leads a VERY funny running commentary (this applies not only to "Clerks," but any DVD). Side stories, heads-up pointers, and general analysis are all peppered with funny and insightful thoughts. One feels almost as if you were watching a favorite movie with a bunch of friends who are making an effort to ensure that you're in on the joke. (Minor criticism time: One (unfortunate) side effect of a KS doing DVD commentary is his habit of naming what seems like each and every actor who appears on screen, no matter how minor. It can have the effect (and at times did have the effect on the Clerks DVD) of making it feel like you were watching a home movie. I don't care that the guy who watched Lenin's Tomb take a sandbox break owned the theater where auditions were held, nor that his wife played opposite Jeff Anderson's famous "I don't appreciate your ruse" scene. Still, it's a VERY minor point in the whole big scheme of things, although I note that Kev's still doing it even as recent as the Clerks: Animated Series DVDs (those are even funnier than the "Clerks" DVD, by the way)). Whew. Ok, I'm done now, which leads me to wonder why I'm still typing. I'll just click something now.
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Summary: welcome to jersey
Review: this movie is the funniest thing i have ever seen i cant get enough of it this movie puts a new perspective on filmmaking there have been other funnier but i havent seen em
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Summary: Take That All You Stupid, Big Budget Excuses For Movies!
Review: Clerks was made on a low budget and it shows, but it's still much more enjoyable, witty, smart, and hilarious than numerous movies on a big budget. The movie follows a day in the lives of two "clerks", one in a convience store (Dante) and one in the "crappy video store" (Randall). The story centers around Dante's troubled love life: he's has a girlfriend he loves (Veronica), but he longs for an ex-girlfriend (Caitlin) who cheated on him numerous times. Dante finds out his ex is engaged and tries desperately to find out if it's true and why he wasn't informed before hand. In the midst of this, Randall and Dante discuss Star Wars, make clever observations on life and the world around them, go to a wake that ends with Dante and Randall being chased out of the funeral home by a mob of angry guests, play hockey on the convience store roof, and put up with some clueless and annoying customers ("You expect me to drink this coffee hot?"). The dialog from writer/director Kevin Smith carries the movie as there is little action, but it works. You get a sense that the characters are real people as opposed to many movies in which the characters are empty and emotionless. Dante and Randall are smart and witty, and you get the sense that they have some kind of great talent that they don't know what to do with. Dante is especially unsure of what he wants to do with his life, and it takes Randall to point him towards the source of his problems. Anyone who has worked retail (including me) can relate to some of the annoying customers and how at times the job can become mind-numbingly and painfully boring. I will not spoil the most notable scene for those that haven't seen the film. It happens off screen, but will still leave you with a look of shock when you find out what happened. Clerks is not for those who are easily offended by strong language or those uncomfortable with talk about sex (including "snowballing" and deadly means of self-gratification). But the movie works without resorting to crude, sickening humor. And of course, the infamous Jay and Silent Bob make their debut. This is a must-see for Kevin Smith fans and a great place to start if you want to get into Kevin Smith's work.
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Summary: Very entertaining!
Review: 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.
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Summary: "Dante would have been better off in Inferno!"
Review: This first film by Kevin Smith is a beautiful DVD. It's a hilarious look at the life of a pair of convenience store clerks in their day to day ramblings about life, love, and the plot complications of the Star Wars Trilogy. With rude customers, low pay, and fan-favorite characters Jay and Silent Bob causing havoc, is it any wonder that these characters hate their lives?
The audio commentary by the cast and crew is just as hilarious as the movie. The deleted scenes are also a nice touch, including the alternate ending that shows just how bad it can really get in one night.
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