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Summary: It's good for laughs!
Review: Of the 5 View Askewniverse films directed by Kevin Smith (Silent Bob in all 5), this one is probably the worst. It doesn't have the sly social commentary of Clerks, the touching but romantic confusion of Chasing Amy, the sharp but worthwhile satire of Dogma, or the shameless but hilarious nostalgia of every film he's ever loved or made of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. But even Kevin Smith's worst film is still going to be a lot better than many films, especially of the gross-out comedy type (and Mallrats qualifies).In many ways, this film is an ode to the 80s with a 90s brush. The mall has all the answers, according to Brodie, the comic-book loving (but socially inept) main character played by Jason Lee. He and his friend T.S. (one of the London boys) are beleagured by girl problems, or by their own problems dealing with girls. Having broken up with girlfriends played by Shannen Doherty and Claire Forlani respectively, they find refuge in the local mall, the hallmark of society's youth. Hijinks ensue (don't hijinks always ensue in a Kevin Smith film...?) among the misuses of chocolate cookies, the mysteries of those Magic Eye pictures, the horrors of a father gone insane, the joys provided by comic book stores, and the trials of trying to use the Force when you're not meant to. They meet a variety of characters, including a pompous sales rep played by a pre-fame Ben Affleck and, of course, local (every VA film starts in New Jersey) junkies Jay and Silent Bob, who provide the film's biggest laughs. Admittedly, if those characters didn't make their characteristic appearance, this film would be something worse than what it is. The film comes complete with references to many pop-culture loves of Mr. Smith, including a good deal of Star Wars props. This is the second film of the VA series, and if you're a Smith fan, it's still worth owning. The film is funny and smart, despite it's clunkiness, especially in the parts with Jay and Bob - the comedy is high, and the laughs are real. It's not the best picture ever made, even by Kevin Smith, but it's a good flick for belly laughs if you need the comedy.
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Summary: movie of the gods
Review: this move kicks ass. it's one of the best movies ever created. kevin smith is a genius for making this.
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Summary: Kevin Smith's worst movie ever
Review: What was Kevin Smith doing starring and directing in this mess. there's no plot or funny bits that makes Clerks and Dogma so hilarious .the cast is good and the the cameo by comic book drawer Stan Lee is terrific,but the movie is so stupid to follow,the plot stinks what plot there's only two slackers that hang at the mall and be stupid,this movie tries to be like Clerks and fails,Jason Lee and Jeremy London take over Randall and Dante's roles that Kevin Smith should have called MALLCLERKS.0 stars for this.watch Clerks or Dogma.
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Summary: Kevin Smith Fans Only?
Review: Maybe a contradiction of sorts, as it appears as though Kevin Smith is embarassed and or apologizing for this film. I love this film, after watching it twice I realized this is my rainy day flick. Kevin Smith may quip that Jason Lee is the star of "Chasing Amy" in the "Mallrats" commentary. Dare I say I enjoy "Mallrats" a great deal more than "Chasing Amy?" This is a must have in your collection.
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Summary: Absolutely Genius
Review: This movie has been panned by critics everywhere, and made like nothing at the box office. Yet, despite that, I still have watched this movie probably more than any other. It is the most enjoyable movie I have ever seen. Kevin Smith took Clerks to a larger scale in essence with this movie. And he made the ultimate casting decision...Jason Lee. Lee OWNS this movie! And that is saying a lot. There are some great perfrormances in there aside from Lee, but Brodie is like an icon now. His delivery on scenes such as the kid on the escalator is absolutely priceless. Lee's facial expressions and mannerisms are hysterical. Of course Jay and Silent Bob provide some great laughs, but the funniest support comes from Ethan Suplee as Willem. The scenes featuring the magic eye are priceless, especially the one with the small children...Suplee's reaction is my all time favorite moment in any movie, period. Though he isn't exactly a villain, Michael Rooker is the perfect antagonist. His role as Mr. Svenning is hysterical. The movie is great...the dialogue, interaction, and timing is great. It will have you on the floor. The DVD has some hysterical extras, especially the cast commentary, which could almost be considered funnier than the movie (which is saying a whole lot). The deleted scenes are also quite funny, and the look back at how and why it tanked at the box office are informative and entertaining. Watch this movie...you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: funny and well written but laging is some areas
Review: this one was the weakest of the whole Jay and Silent Bob bunch because there were some areas that were laging from Smith's first film Clerks and it felt like a dissapointment. though Jason Lee and Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith get all the laughs. Ben Affleck seems a little bit butchcut and a little bit annoying. Jeremy London is ok but is outshun by Shannen Doherty who rocks also. Clair Florani is just wasted and seems miscast and Michael Rooker seems like the kind of guy you just want to see put in the gas chamber if you ever met him. strickly for fans
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Summary: Too big, too soon?
Review: I remember seeing Mallrats when it was first released and thinking how good it was. It was probably a mix of the lingering Clerks honeymoon and the familiar setting of Eden Prairie, MN. But I've rewatched this film twice in the last week and it's slipped a couple of notches.
Here's why: 1. Mallrats is an exceedingly large production compared to Clerks. Think only about the different locations between the two films. Convenience/Video Store vs. 2 malls in 2 different states. The Mall in MN was somewhat of a ghost town during the filming period so they were able to customize the stores more than a typical mall (Carpet Munchers and Buy Me Toys). The grandure of the production seems to detract from the meat of the film. Whereas Clerks was carried by it's dialogue. 2. Budget was of little concern to Smith (who made Clerks for chump change) for this film. Seemingly unlimited funds facilitated a "kitchen sink" mentality. "We've got enough money to do this, this and this" As opposed to "This or that". So Mallrats is a little fat around the middle. 3. Acting - Be honest. After seeing this movie, did you think you'd ever see Jeremy London in another film? This guy couldn't act his way out of a paper bag. (Probably explains why he's on Seventh Heaven now.) Jason Lee is Jason Lee. Certainly not up for an Oscar, but convincing and charismatic. The rest of the cast is about average. I'm not suggesting we should expect top-notch acting here but at least make it natural. I can't blame Kevin Smith for wanting to strike while the iron was hot here, but with a little more time and a little more focus, this could have been much better film. Smith may have been in a "This is my one big shot, so I'm gonna show 'em everything I got" mindset. Smith figured out the patience factor with Chasing Amy and honed his directing skills in Dogma. The soundtrack to Mallrats saves experience for me. Anyone who includes Archers of Loaf deserves a break.
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Summary: the best comedy movie ever made
Review: mallrats is my favourite comedy of all time, kevin smith is a comical genious and has made a masterpiece of a comedy, it starts off like anybodys morning when maybe you and your girlfriend have a fight over something and you get dumped what do you do ? what else but to go to the mall and meet up with old friends. What was astinishing about mallrats to me is it could so easily be a situation that you and your friends could come across. The humour of it was so relatable that i believe me and my friend took after jay and silent bob so well that it made me laugh as soon as i saw the tapping on the glass at the pet store, mallrats would have to be one of the most outstanding feel good movies of our time, those who showed a passion of this kevin smith masterpiece should take time to look for in the local video store for these 3 films empire records, friday and dogma all and all if you ever find yourself in the middle of the day with nothing to do and little money why not get some friends together and see mallrats, in my opinion you will not be dissapointed, clearly in my top five best comedy movies of all time. by Age casper
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Summary: Laugh out loud ..... your pants hilarious
Review: Ah, this is a great movie. Ridiculous situations, characters that are walking charicatures of society and some of the most classic lines of all time (That kid is BACK on the F****** ESCALATOR!). Jason Lee is absolutely hilarious in this flick as are Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. 2nd funniest new jersey series movie.
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Summary: one of my alltime favorites
Review: this movie is so funny. When I first saw it I was kind of depressed about a breakup I was going through but I watched it with some friends and I loved it. This movie was so funny I didn't even care about the girl anymore. Broady is the funniest character I have ever seen other then the ones you find on the show the Upright Citizens Brigade. I hear a lot of people saying bad things about this movie but Jay and Silent Bob should stop by their house and beat them. Like I said some people diss this movie and say its no Clerks but they are right it is better then Clerks and I have never actually met someone who doesn't like this movie buy it
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