|
Inspired by the writer-director’s years working in a
convenience store, “Clerks” is essentially a day
in the life of the two cashiers, Dante and Randall, and how
they spend their mind-numbing hours keeping guard of the till.
Several folks weave in and out of the store, whilst two goofs,
Jay and Silent Bob, kick about – for most of the day
– at the front of it.
Here’s an interesting game: Turn down the volume on
the TV, and just watch “Clerks” on mute. Not much
is it? Sloppily-cut and edited, copious continuity errors,
framing problems… it’s a bit of a disordered curio.
Now turn that dial back up so you can hear what the characters
are saying: Works a lot better, doesn’t it? Hey, that’s
funny, that’s witty, wow… this just got interesting.
Boy this Kev can write!
Made for less money than the average house deposit (it’s
totally black and white), “Clerks” was the brainchild
of Kevin Smith, and basically serves as a blueprint for better
things to come. One might see the film as a show reel that’s
sole purpose is to stir the big boys with the finesse, imagination
and sheer gut-busting funnies that the bearded Jersey boy
can come up with. It’s that, but it’s also an interesting
flick, as badly shot as it is.
The characters are great, the wile is captivating and the
motivation of anyone that sinks into frame is as intriguing
as heck. In short, this is the best-looking, worst made movie
ever, proving you don’t need money or studio polish to
impress.
If you don’t have a copy of “Clerks” in your
collection, and aren’t too keen to pay those hefty import
prices, this is your best bet.
DVD Extras
Though the extras aren’t as salivating as those on the
recent Miramax Collectors Edition, there's a few goodies on
offer still: An hilarious commentary by Smith and the cast,
plus outtakes, deleted scenes, music videos and the trailer.
Conclusion: Movie 85% Extras 70%
|
