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37 huh?
Probably the funniest movie I've ever seen without going to the point of absurdity, Clerks remains Kevin Smith's all time classic. The story focuses around conveinience store clerks Dante and Randal (played by Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson respectively) and their misadventures during one day at work. Clerks also introduced us to Jay and Silent Bob (played by Jason Mewes and Smith respectively). I've worked in a conveinience store for over a year, so I know how Dante and Randal feel about working, and thats what halped made Clerks great. What made Clerks work on so many levels though was the quick, snappy dialogue between the characters, and with some memorable lines (37...) and some disturbingly funny scenes (what happens to Dante's ex...) made Clerks an all time low budget classic. The DVD special additions are worth noting, the Soul Asylum video is cool, and the alternate ending is good too, and after watching it I can see why Smith cut it (having the movie end with the alternate ending would have ruined Clerks entirely), and all in all this is a good buy.

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A very original, entertaining flick
Kevin Smith maxed out a batch of credit cards (... worth) to make this hilarious and very clever film. There's no real plot--basically, it's a day in the life of a couple of clerks and the assorted oddballs who populate their lives--but "Clerks" has ten times the energy and originality of nearly every big-budget, small-minded Hollywood production in recent memory. This is due in large part to Smith's profane, irreverent dialogue, surefooted direction, and some convincing performances. Many memorable, laugh-out-loud moments; my favorites have to be the "Star Wars" discussion, and the "sexual revelations" bit. (It's a riot hearing people discuss "Star Wars" as seriously as some would debate Plato's "Republic"). The low budget means this looks more like "The Blair Witch Project" than "The Matrix," but big production values do not a great film make (see "Pearl Harbor" for a prime example). This is what filmmaking should be--not about noisy, splashy effects, demographics, or the bottom line, but about the art of filmmaking. Kudos to Kevin Smith and company for a funny and creative film.

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My favorite comedy
This has to be my all time favorite comedy and one of my all time favorites overall. About three years ago a friend of mine came to school one day raving about the funniest movie he had seen on late night. He talked about this black and white low budget movie about two blue collar losers who talked endlessly about sex. From that description I wasn't anticipating a masterpiece but I decided to rent it anyway. It was probably the best surprise I have ever had. I was laughing the entire time, so much so that I nearly woke up everyone in my house. For months afterwards my friend and I would endlessly talk about and quote this incredible film. Everyone I have recommended it to has loved it and I can easily see why. I know that some people attack the movie as being vulgar and excessive. The way I see it it is being true to life (I'm sure that when you have 10 hours to kill you'll talk about the average pay of a gizz mopper). In short I absolutely love this film and it gets better and better with every viewing. Rent this film as soon as possible if you haven't already.