Review of Mallrats (1995) by Brad G — 14 Apr 2013
Twenty years ago I saw genius where I now see banality. It's a brave new geek world out there, and The Big Bang Theory aggressively mines this territory every week. The script lacks the biting wit found underneath the retail misery of Clerks, and despite a few more bucks, it's painful to witness Kevin Smith's inability to move the frame.
Sure, there are still some kernels of geeky glory - Jedi mind tricks, Superman's shotgun sperm, and Stan Lee's epic monologue on romance, but it's mostly chuckles & smiles rather than full on belly laughs.
Jason Lee is disgustingly charming as the alpha comic nerd, but the 90s TV actors surrounding him struggle to find the truth in Smith's reference heavy dialog.
This review of Mallrats (1995) was written by Brad G on 14 Apr 2013.
Mallrats has generally received positive reviews.
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