This movie has always gotten a bad rap. On the contrary this movie is still enjoyable. Sure, it is the weakest of the New Jersey Trilogy (Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy) and essentially Clerks with a budget (Two slackers, one more motivated than the other). What really makes this film standout is the dialogue. It's smart, funny and easy to relate to. It's filled with lines commenting on the "Mall Culture", that make you think "I've always wondered if anyone else thought that." or "Wow, that makes perfect sense!" Also, while Jason Lee's role in Chasing Amy was his breakout role, this sets him up nicely for the role of Banky. He's not as crude or outrageous in this role but it can easily be seen as a warm-up. Overall this is a very enjoyable flick. It's not as good as Clerks and definitely not as good as Chasing Amy but is still worth renting and if you are a Kevin Smith fan you should own it.
Review of Mallrats
