
Wall Street Journal
Rough around the edges, it's humor decidedly sophomoric in parts. But that's part of its charm.
Full reviewThe independent, black and white buddy comedy that launched writer-director Kevin Smith. Famously made for just $US 27,000 and grossed over $3 million in cinemas. Follows sharp-mouthed convenience and video store clerks Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson). Bored out of their brains, between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home, and deal with their love lives.
Rough around the edges, it's humor decidedly sophomoric in parts. But that's part of its charm.
Full reviewWithin the limitations of his bare-bones production, Smith shows great invention, a natural feel for human comedy, and a knack for writing weird, sometimes brilliant, dialogue. Read full review
Full reviewSmith's script simply crackles with an endless succession of humorous gags and on-the-ball observations while Anderson's brilliant performance as the shop assistant from hell is worthy of a film 100 times as expensive.
Full reviewA randy, irreverent, slice-of-life no-budgeter that's played for laughs and gets them.
Full reviewThough the politically incorrect language is tough enough to have earned Clerks an initial NC-17 rating (re-rated R on appeal), its exuberance gives it an alive and kicking feeling that is welcome and rare.
Full reviewClerks is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV and Academy On Demand and AroVision.
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