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To me, this movie is perfection.

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

It's safe to say that, back in 1994, the original 'Clerks' film was a classic. It was shot by (first time) film-maker Kevin Smith in black and white and charted the amazingly simple tale of a day in the life of two guys who worked in a convenience store.In fact, it was so successful that it's amazing that it's taken so long to produce a sequel. And, as everyone knows, there's always a distinct lack in quality when it comes to sequels. Yes, 'Clerks II' isn't quite as sharp or 'cutting-edge' is the original, but it's still damn good fun.The two guys have since left the grocery store and now work in a faceless burger joint (totally ripping of McDonalds!). However, this is the last day one of them will be working, as he's moving to Florida with his new fiancé and his best friend refuses to let him go without a 'proper' send-off.It's easy to say that what follows is just a re-run of Clerks (1). But it isn't. It's a whole new beast all together. Yes, the humour is still as risky and 'adult' in nature (you can't watch this and be easily offended!), but the situations are different and, what's more, is that you actually can identify with the characters. There are even a couple of quite touching moments between the two leads.So, if you're a fan of adult humour (or just enjoyed the original) then this is definitely one for you. Of course, if, like me, you're a die-hard fan of Kevin Smith's films, you'll get added enjoyment out of Clerks II as it's part of his 'Askewniverse' where all his films are interlinked and there are plenty of references to past situations and charters.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/

The Quick Stop Groceries convenience store burns down. Dante and Randal now works at fast food place Mooby's. It's managed by Becky (Rosario Dawson) and co-worker Elias is Christian. The gang is back even Jay and Silent Bob. Dante is planning to marry fiancée Emma (Jennifer Schwalbach Smith) and moving to Florida. Becky and Dante still have feelings for each other.It's a matter of hit and miss in the jokes department. Some of it is gut busting. Rosario Dawson is super hot dancing on the roof. Maybe she's way too hot for the role if there's such a thing. Jay doing Silence of the Lambs is the scariest thing. Kevin Smith brings back the gang plus a whole bunch of new friends doing cameos. It's great to see how the original characters turn out.I wish the fast food place was something with more style. It's sad and ugly. It's not very cinematic. That's something that Kevin Smith isn't very good at.

Clerks II is all that Clerks. aimed to be but couldn't achieve because of lack of funds or experience. This time around writer-director Kevin Smith had what he needed, and it unfolded the way he wanted it to. It has the same feel as it predecessor, but smoother.The acting is better, in some case because they gained experience —Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith — and in others, because they're seasoned actors, like Rosario Dawson, who plays the wisest and nicest character of the bunch. The sets, camera shots, editing, and images quality are much better.The diatribes are different, but have the same vibe. They're excellent, and the points well made, as usual. You'll laugh at the various antics, and appreciate the underlying romance much more, since it has a more prevalent share of the story.The only thing negative I have to say is that the ending is a bit Hollywoodish. but it's inline with the story, and is kind of the logical conclusion, so it's difficult to hold it against Smith.

While I think I still like the first Clerks a little bit more, this is defiantly an excellent sequel. It does do a few things better than the first film, and a few things not as good. Now like the first film this movie might not be for everyone, some people may find it to just be vulgar and stupid, but of all of Kevin Smith's movie's that I've seen, I think this is the one that most people will like.There are a few problems, my favorite aspect of the first film is that Dante was exactly like me. In this film, he is like me, but he does do stuff that I would never do. I didn't relate to him as much as I did in the first movie, but only a little bit. Also the teenage kids voice got annoying, he just kept stuttering. And I saw that Kinky Kelly twist coming a mile away.But this film is actually more funny than the first film. There are so many LOL moments that it's hard not to like. But the film actually has heart to it, it isn't just dirty jokes. The characters are all likable and relatable in some way. And at points it's very heartwarming and even sad. The ending just left me with a big smile on my face.While I may like the first film just a little bit more because of Dante, I actually think that this is the better film. It's funnier, and has more heart in it than the first film. Like I said, it may not be for everyone, but I loved it.