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Mallrats (1995)

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Reviews Counted:38

Fresh:19

Rotten:19

Average Rating:5.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Director Kevin Smith's sophomore effort is bigger and more farcical than CLERKS, but, at its center, remains the story of two guys who know a lot about STAR WARS and comic books and all-too-little... Director Kevin Smith's sophomore effort is bigger and more farcical than CLERKS, but, at its center, remains the story of two guys who know a lot about STAR WARS and comic books and all-too-little about women. T.S. (Jeremy London) has just been dumped by girlfriend Brandi (Claire Forlani), while Brodie has finally played too many games of Sega hockey for Rene (Shannen Doherty). The boys go to the mall to console themselves around establishments such as Burning Flesh tanning salon, Rug Munchers carpet outlet, and Buy Me Toys, but they can't seem to stay out of trouble. Their misadventures finally come to focus around Brandi's involvement in a DATING GAME-like show being taped in the mall. While trying to win back their respective girlfriends, the duo manage to do quite a bit of damage with the aid of Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith), who have even less to do on a Saturday in suburban New Jersey than T.S. and Brodie. Smith's ability to evoke the settings of his youth is as sharp and unerring as ever, while most of the ensemble delights in chewing the scenery--especially Michael Rooker as Brandi's game-show producer father and Ben Affleck as a slacker-hating thug. [More]

Starring: Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Jason Lee, Claire Forlani

Starring: Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Jason Lee, Claire Forlani, Priscilla Barnes, Michael Rooker, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Renee Humphrey, Art James

Director: Kevin Smith

Director: Kevin Smith

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This sparky if flawed effort deserves re-evaluation.

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12/03/01
Danny Graydon
Danny Graydon
BBC
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07/22/06
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Fans of Smith's first film will appreciate Mallrats for its combination of the same type of humor and many of the same actors from Smith's acclaimed debut.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/01/00
Alison Macor
Alison Macor
Austin Chronicle

A surprisingly clever and hilariously bizarre take on the Gen-X teen experience.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/05/02
Christine James
Christine James
Boxoffice Magazine

No review available.

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07/24/03
Dan Marcucci and Nancy Serougi
Dan Marcucci and Nancy Serougi
Broomfield Enterprise

No review available.

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04/21/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Underrated Kevin Smith. Lots of inside jokes, background gags and smart dialogue.

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07/14/03
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com

No review available.

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01/30/05
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

A disjointed but infectious series of comic vignettes, toilet humor, practical jokes, sight gags, even a sort of grunge variation on Keystone Kops slapstick.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
01/01/00
Hal Hinson
Hal Hinson
Washington Post

Mallrats enlived by Jason Lee's stellar performance.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

Fans of Kevin Smith should check it out for fun, but others should watch it only if they enjoy well-written dialogue, comic books and movie references galore!

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
01/01/00
JoBlo
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

Fun, but the least of Smith's Jay and Silent Bob films.

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05/23/04
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Snoogins! One of the funniest movies of all time!

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02/18/03
Kevin Fiddler
Kevin Fiddler
Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)

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01/30/04
Kit Bowen
Kit Bowen
Hollywood.com

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02/18/03
Mark Palermo
Mark Palermo
Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Of the 2,818 movies I've seen, never have I witnessed a greater comedic performance than that of Jason Lee in Mallrats, and I doubt I ever will.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment 3 Comments
05/22/03
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

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01/27/05
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Almost everyone has lively things to say, the topics usually centering on the Kevin Smith triumvirate of sex, comics, and movies.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
09/27/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com
 
 
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