Infamousta
brilliant actors, brilliant editing
Ogosmith
Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.
Aneesa Wardle
The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
Jerrie
It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...
linconjames
Clerks 2 is a surprisingly emotional film. I was touched by it and was pleasantly surprised. Don't get me wrong- laughs abound and the characters are hilarious but the film also has a heart. Clerks 2 is a sequel to the first film of Kevin Smith-Clerks which made him a household name, at least in Hollywood. It is about two disgruntled employees who work as clerks. Though it isn't necessary to watch the first film but this film will want you to go see that one too. This is great writing.
Taryll Baker
Clerks II is written & directed by Kevin Smith and stars Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Trevor Fehrman and Rosario Dawson.A calamity at Dante and Randal's stores sends them looking for new horizons - but they ultimately settle at the fast food empire, Mooby's.Following the incredible success of the 1994 classic 'Clerks', Smith returns to write and direct a sequel that holds on to all of the things we loved about the original. Delivering more pointless conversations about movies, women and their mundane lives. Nothing has changed but the setting, we still experience a day in the life of our characters. What's so great about this sequel is that it stays true to the original in such a way that feels perfectly seamless. The budget may be higher but this doesn't interfere, it kicks off in black-and-white and cross fades into colour, starting up a new chapter in the series.All of the main actors return, O'Halloran and Anderson grabbing my attention yet again, with a beautifully written script by Smith. Introducing Fehrman as Elias who was ridiculously fun to watch, especially as he tries to connect with Randal. He added a nice dynamic to the movie and I really liked his character.I greatly respect Kevin Smith for his realness in writing and directing, his love for comics, and almost anything else the guy touches. Even though he's earned major success, he still stays grounded in his storytelling. Dante and Randal have many great moments in this movie, but one of the best scenes they share is in the final act. It's sad and bittersweet, but ultimately ties the two movies together tightly. It almost serves as a service to the fans, but doesn't feel cheap or tacky.The only thing I felt lacked was the nerdy discussions. These became one of the highlights for me when looking back on the first movie, so I was hoping for a little more of that, However, I was thoroughly entertained when these discussions took place. The hilariously spot-on comparison of the Star Wars and Lord of the Rings trilogies was simply genius.Clerks and Clerks II were an absolute hit with fans and critics alike, thus I have very high hopes for the third and final instalment in this trilogy. Clerks III, due for a 2018 release, gives me plenty of time to prepare myself and re-watch these classics a few more times. Of course, showing some love for the other movies in the View Askewniverse including Mallrats and Dogma, also.Verdict; Clerks II is a worthy sequel and will not disappoint any fan of the original classic. A wonderfully written script by Smith welcomes you back to the store that assures you they are open.Clerks II, 8/10.
Python Hyena
Clerks 2 (2006): Dir: Kevin Smith / Cast: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jennifer Schwallbach: Every bit as raunchy as the first film yet it contains that deep meaningful undercurrent that everyone can relate too whether or not one will admit it. Dante and Randall still work at Quik-Mart until it burns down in the film's opening. A year later they are employed at a fast food restaurant and still causing disgust with customers. Brian O'Halloran returns as Dante who is engaged and set to move to Florida in hopes of expanding his options. Jeff Anderson returns as the foul Randall who rents out a filthy sex exhibitionist as Dante's going away present, which turns out to be the film's grossest joke. Rosario Dawson plays the restaurant manager who actually loves Dante and given sudden news. Trevor Fehrman plays employee Elias whom Randall corrupts from his conservative upbringing of phony sexual myths. Jennifer Schwallbach plays Dante's imposing fiancée who dislikes Randall and encourages him to leave with her. Finally as trademark within Kevin Smith films is clever dialogue as well as the presences of Jay and Silent Bob loitering and dope peddling at the store front. Smith is seen as Silent Bob along with Jason Mewes as foul drug peddling Jay to underscore appreciation or normality of what is often taken for granted. Score: 8 / 10
SnoopyStyle
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.