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It's good for laughs!
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.

Absolutely Genius
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.

"Would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?"
Critics panned Mallrats as Kevin Smith's sophmore slump after his surprise critical hit Clerks, but while Mallrats may not be Kevin Smith's finest effort, its still hilarious. Jason Lee plays comic book nut and Sega NHL freak Brodie Bruce, and Jeremy London plays his pal T.S. Both get dumped by their girlfriends (Shannen Doherty and Claire Forlani respectively), so both decide to go to the mall to get their minds off of being dumped. While there they meet up with good 'ol Jay & Silent Bob, and wind up seeing their exes in the mall as well. What follows is a plan for both of them to get they're girls back, and funny hijinks. While Mallrats doesn't offer an underlying theme like Clerks and Chasing Amy did, it does have blasts of Smith's irreverant comedy, which makes Mallrats a great movie, but certainly not Smith's best. The cast also includes Ben Affleck (before he hit it big), Joey Lauren Adams, Michael Rooker, and Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee.

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