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July 21, 2006

Clerks II
You will believe in a crack-smoking donkey-f'er

Summary: See it.

There. Now you don't need to read the rest of this review. But if you're actually curious as to what my views of the film are, then read on. I'm not going to cover any of the plot points but I will discuss the movie in two separate ways:

1. For those who have never watched a Kevin Smith movie:

You will most likely be wondering why half the audience is laughing when nothing is apparently happening on screen. Don't worry about it, you're just the schlep who didn't bother to watch the original Clerks before going to see the sequel. And you may be shocked, appalled, or just plain offended by what you see and hear during the film if you are a person who is regularly told to "get the stick out of your ass". But again, this is completely your own fault. There have been ads out for months warning that the material may be offensive.

So dislodge your blockage and enjoy the ride because, contrary to popular opinion, Smith does manage to write poignantly about life, love (both romantic and platonic), and the human condition. He just won't unnecessarily dress it up or flog the audience with it. If Kevin Smith's film making has one flaw it is this: he does not think his audience is dumb.

Come to think of it, flogging may be the only subject not covered in Clerk II.

2. For those who have seen and are fans of the original and/or cartoon spin-off.
This movie delivers on every front you could have wanted. And that's probably all you wanted to know. Besides, you're going to see it regardless of what anyone might say. You won't let some prissy critic decide for you what is or is not good art.

But unfortunately, there was one thing about Clerks II that did sadden me. It reminded me how much I miss New Jersey.

Posted by Skayhan at July 21, 2006 03:29 PM

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