Clerks II

Clerks was what it was. A new look from a new director Kevin Smith. A black and white film that follows Dante on his day off, even though he ends up working which in turn ends up being the worst day imaginable. Due to the is bad day we hear the quote every 5 minutes come from his mouth, "I'm not even supposed to be here." I enjoyed it, but I do think it got more recognition and praise than it deserved. Clerks 2 however is funnier, dirtier, and at times, sexier. Once again Dante and his BFF Randal are working crap jobs at a fast food joint. It is Dante's last week as he is to wed a woman with money who is way out of his league. This leads Randal to make sure he gets a proper send off....donkey show and all. The jokes are so brilliant and so raunchy, I really am surprised this film hasn't reached a cult status of sorts. Jason Lee makes an appearance as does Ben Affleck, and Jay and Silent Bob do what they do best, which is not much. They are slacker loiterers making money any way they can, but when Jay does the "Buffalo Bill" dance, I lost it. Didn't see that coming at all. Dante is ready to start his new life, but one thing - Person - is making him think twice. His boss, Becky (The insatiably sexy Rosario Dawson). They have deep conversations about life, love, the future, and the often overlooked topic of "ass to mouth". Faux paux or okay? He has to make a decision that will ultimately sculp the rest of his life. Stay and be miserable, or leave and eventually be miserable. That's just Dante's mentality and reality. He cannot escape it, becomes he is the problem. I like the movie so much better than the original and I do think the general consensus is the same among most people.

NBM rates Clerks II - Awesome