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Clerks: Collector's Series

Brian O'Halloran , Jeff Anderson , Kevin Smith    R (Restricted)   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (359 customer reviews)
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Before Kevin Smith became a Hollywood darling with Chasing Amy, a film he wrote and directed, he made this $27,000 comedy about real-life experiences working for chump change at a New Jersey convenience store. A rude, foul-mouthed collection of anecdotes about the responsibilities that go with being on the wrong side of the till, the film is also a relationship story that takes some hilarious turns once the lovers start revealing their sexual histories to one another. In the best tradition of first-time, ultra-low budget independent films, Smith uses Clerks as an audition piece, demonstrating that he not only can handle two-character comedy but also has an eye for action--as proven in a smoothly handled rooftop hockey scene. Smith himself appears as a silent figure who hangs out on the fringes of the store's property. --Tom Keogh

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Chronicling a day in the life of Quick Stop clerk Dante Hicks Clerks captures the hilarity of the humdrum even as it raises slackerdom to existential proportions. From behind his counter Dante desperately tries to exert some power over the crazy customers his own love life and his incorrigible friend and fellow clerk Randal - the type who sees nothing wrong in closing the video shop he works in to go rent movies from a better store. Actors: Brian O Halloran - Jeff Anderson - Lisa Spoonhauer - Marilyn Ghigliotti. Director: Kevin Smith. Format: DVD. Format Size: Widescreen. Runtime: 91 mins. Language: English. Region code: Region 1 (United States Canada Bermuda U. S. territories). Discs: 1. Rating: R. Genre: Comedy. Release Year: 1994.

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5.0 out of 5 stars hugefan of kevin smith movies Aug 8 2012
By joe
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
i loved kevin smith movies since day 1 and if your a kevin smith movie fan then i highly recommed you buy this awesome boxset great movie and classic with abunch of good feaurettes to it
if there is a rating 10/10 this is what it gets thats just me tho too not fussy when it too kevin smith movies
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice celebration of an indie classic Aug 4 2006
Format:DVD
If you like Kevin Smith, you like Clerks. I realize that every rule has millions of exceptions, but Smiths low budget indie feature from 1994 reveals everything great (and not so great) about this director/writer/actor (if you call Silent Bob acting).

Clerks came out during an early 90's time-period when culture was taking a step sideways instead of forward. A generation brought up with 80's hair metal, Eddie Murphy movies and The Cosby Show wanted something different. Instead of moving forward, our culture wanted smarter versions of the established entertainment, music fans embraced Nirvana and Pearl Jam, television watchers tuned into Seinfeld and film embraced new visions from the likes of Quentin Tarantino. Enter Kevin Smith into this time with his no budget masterpiece that probably wouldn't have been seen if it were made five years later.

What made Clerks stand out was its revelation that a great script is all you need to make a great movie. You didn't enjoy Clerks because of its A- list actors, big budget action sequences or filmmaking tricks that director's greatly over hype; you liked Clerks because it was funny and relatable. Smith's writing captured the everyday feel of his early 20's life as his main characters Dante and Randal's shift at the Quick Stop and RST Video becomes an unexpectedly crazy journey. Dante's struggle with his inability to resolve the issues in his life is what lies at the heart of every great Kevin Smith film. Right up to Clerks II he is a master at writing a realistic interpretation of male insecurity. Dante and Randal both remain believable male characters even while revealing feelings that many males may never actually talk about. Randal becomes the voice of the audience watching the shenanigans of Dante's life unfold trying to make Dante realize his life is ultimately up to him, while cracking the comments and flipping the bird to his work commitments that both the audience and Dante envy.

The 10th Anniversary DVD holds up surprisingly well as the makers realized that most followers of Smith's had seen this film dozens of time (if not more). Instead of simply providing a nicer looking version of the original, the package contains two must haves for collectors. The first is the original version of Clerks that appeared at New York's Independent Feature Film Market, which started the ball rolling on Clerk's eventually being picked up by Miramax. The original version reveals the dark tone that Smith was originally going for an ending that reveals Dante's struggles to be very small in life's grand scheme (if you see it you'll understand). The other added element is The Snowball Effect, a documentary about the making of Clerks that takes you from Smith's humble beginnings in New Jersey to his the joy of his $27,000 flick being picked up. The documentary is as addictive as the original Clerks as the sheer audacity and long shot reality of Smith's venture, a young man mortgaging his future on a small flick, is an amazing feat to revisit.

With the release of Clerks II there might be more of an audience for Smith's original. If you wish to indulge in this deluxe package it is worth it, unless of course you are one of the million of exceptions to the originally stated rule.
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PLEASE do NOT pay any attention to the first review -- that guy is a moron and wouldn't know a good film if it slapped him in the face (which i feel like doing after reading his lame ass excuse for being Roger Ebert) He didnt like the film because it's in B&W -- NICE -- i guess we should dismiss Citizen Kane as a great film as well then -- IDIOT!!! This is the film that started it all -- part 1 of the New Jersey Trilogy and by far Kevin Smith's BEST film -- i need not say any more EXCEPT that if you plan on buying ANY movie and this isn't already part of your collection, then your collection will never be complete until it is!!! watch it for yourself and enjoy pure comedic genious and wit at its best -- as for "Anthony" -- stick to "She's All That" because you don't even deserve to put this film into your DVD player!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite comedy
This has to be my all time favorite comedy and one of my all time favorites overall. About three years ago a friend of mine came to school one day raving about the funniest movie... Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by SID
5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie
the others have already shown what the special features are so i'll just say that I cannot wait until september 7th. Read more
Published on July 14 2004 by yister159
3.0 out of 5 stars What? What do you want?
Getting this movie caused a lot of arguments. In the UK, we tend to pronounce it with an 'a' - so Clarks! Read more
Published on July 11 2004 by Meesha
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait!!!
Here's a current list of what's slated to be on the three disc "Clerks X" box set...

The 93 minute "Clerks" Theatrical cut- All new HiDef transfer from 16mm IP supervised by... Read more

Published on July 7 2004 by Michael Minutaglio
5.0 out of 5 stars The Funniest Film of '94...It Says So On The Box!
I bought this movie four weeks ago without knowing what I was buying. My older brother, Ryan, is always going on and on about how great it was. So I bought it. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004 by Chris Borden
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Realistic Movie!
"Clerks" is a movie written and directed by Kevin Smith. I have almost seen all of Smiths works. He has made six movies in total. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by Ed Mich
5.0 out of 5 stars Clerks X Specs...
Being a *huge* Kevin Smith fan, I felt the need to list the specs of this highly anticipitated special edition... Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by Prymal
5.0 out of 5 stars Must See
This movie is a must see if you're going to see any of the Kevin Smith "Jersey trilogy" movies. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2004 by metros232
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best from Kevin Smith
Clerks was a low-budget movie, lacks any special effects and was shot in black and white. That all works perfectly in this case though. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2004 by J. A Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars it was OK
I really hate giving anything a 4 out of 5 but this movie wasn't incredible like mallrats or dogma. This movie has some really funny lines and if you don't listen closly you wont... Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by alabama man
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