Review of Clerks II (2006) by Lizzy D — 16 Jun 2012
Kevin Smith has truly mastered the art of melding comedy and drama into one with this nearly perfect sequel. The only scene that I really didn't like was the donkey beastiality scene. Even though nothing was shown, it was still too strange and made me uncomfortable.
Other than that, there is absolutely nothing to complain about with Clerks II. The performances have been significantly revamped. Brian O'Halloran seems completely synced with his role and the lines seem natural for him.
Jeff Anderson has also evolved into an actor who can be super goofy but also dramatic and emotional. Jay and Silent Bob return as well, and they are equally as vital to the world of Clerks as Dante and Randal are.
I loved the references to other films such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Silence of the Lambs, and I found the jokes associated with them to be the funniest. Clerks II really shines in it's final act when characters Dante and Randal decide to do something that really touches upon the origins of Clerks, and it's an incredibly bittersweet scene.
Clerks II is hilarious, genuinely heartfelt, and most importantly it's a staggering improvement over the first. Final grade: 9.5.
This review of Clerks II (2006) was written by Lizzy D on 16 Jun 2012.
Clerks II has generally received positive reviews.
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