In terms of Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, it seems like this will be the last chronological one in the series, but Mr. Smith is in fact making more. It does seem like this would be a fitting end. It's the only movie to be a direct sequel to another one. The plot's pretty basic with Dante and Randall trying to start life anew working at the fast food chain Mooby's. The original "Clerks" was one of my favorite comedies and this isn't as good. It was a tough act to follow, but I found this to be deserving of continuing the story.The first two thirds of this movie are basically just random conversations the characters have. In the last third, it does take a drastic turn for a bigger story, which is just fine. I see myself having conversations like this with my own coworkers. I really do like the more serious scenes where they talk about their jobs and futures. Again, something I can really relate to. Jay and Silent Bob still remind me of Penn and Teller. ***

I will try to keep this short since many of the other reviews pretty much cover everything in this movie. Obviously it is not exactly the same as the original. This one has a bigger budget, and same interesting cameos in it. Including a big role for Rosario Dawson. All of these things were great. But the best part is that the script stays true to form. So many years later and the guys are basically in the same situation, going through the same things. Which in a funny way is what life is like for a lot of people.The comedy is similar to the original. A few new characters spice things up a bit, and perhaps pushing the limits a little more than the original.Overall I really enjoyed this movie. If you liked the first one then you need to see this. On the other hand if you didn't like the first one, perhaps you should take a pass since this is a lot of the same feel and maybe even a little more hmmmmm how do you say it. Raunchy lol Enjoy and don't say I didn't warn you lol

Staying faithful to everything that made its predecessor an instant classic, taking its graphic humour to a whole new level of extremity and exhibiting a significant upgrade in all aspects, Kevin Smith's follow-up to his 1994 debut feature is definitely one of the funniest, crudest & raunchiest comedies to surface on the silver screen yet carries a charm that most examples of its genre lack.Set 10 years after the events of the first film, Clerks II follows yet another day in the lives of Dante & Randal who, after the accidental incineration of their respective stores, now work at a fast food restaurant. Dante is about to leave his dead-end lifestyle to settle down in Florida with his girlfriend, Randal has a surprise going-away party planned for his best friend, and both Jay & Silent Bob are still around selling drugs.Written & directed by Kevin Smith, Clerks II is a huge improvement over Clerks that takes everything that was remarkable about the original and catapults it to a new high. The film is hilarious from its opening moments and it only gets better as the story progresses. Smith's direction also exhibits considerable enhancement in his handling of the coarse humour and thanks to its equally impressive storyline, it's his best film to date.The screenplay brims with welcome references to the original, explores an extensive range of profanities, parodies almost everything it comes across, and finishes on a high note with an inspiring, thoughtful & heartwarming ending that nicely explores the beauty of friendship. There is one sequence that throws in Star Wars vs Lord of the Rings argument, and despite being a devoted fan of the latter, it was impossible for me to not laugh like crazy while it was being mercilessly bashed.Even the technical aspects are brilliantly executed and are a step up from its predecessor which is to be expected given its higher budget. The camera bookends the film with black- n-white segments as a throwback to the original yet for the most part, its colour palette is effectively used. Editing is expertly carried out too for there isn't a single dull moment in the picture and its 97 minutes of story simply flies by. And also worthy of a mention is its excellent choice of songs that compliment the narrative.Coming to the performances, the cast comprises of the same guys who were present in the previous chapter with most notable new addition being Rosario Dawson, who plays the manager of the fast food restaurant. The chemistry between Dante & Randal is as amazing as before and same goes for Jay & Silent Bob who are allotted more screen time here. The entire cast chips in with valuable inputs in their given roles and even though the performances aren't by any means outstanding, it's good enough to stay away from the complaint zone.On an overall scale, Clerks II is an ideal sequel to Clerks that has to go down in my book as one of the most rib-tickling, unabashedly funny & endlessly fascinating comedies I've ever seen. It has the unparalleled humour of South Park, the characters are as idiosyncratic as I expected, and even its dramatic segments carry a certain amount of depth & happen to be as rewarding as its moments of comedy. Highly enjoyable, wildly entertaining & immensely satisfying, Clerks II comes one hundred percent recommended for there is nothing about this genre masterpiece that I don't like.

It's safe to say that, back in 1994, the original 'Clerks' film was a classic. It was shot by (first time) film-maker Kevin Smith in black and white and charted the amazingly simple tale of a day in the life of two guys who worked in a convenience store.In fact, it was so successful that it's amazing that it's taken so long to produce a sequel. And, as everyone knows, there's always a distinct lack in quality when it comes to sequels. Yes, 'Clerks II' isn't quite as sharp or 'cutting-edge' is the original, but it's still damn good fun.The two guys have since left the grocery store and now work in a faceless burger joint (totally ripping of McDonalds!). However, this is the last day one of them will be working, as he's moving to Florida with his new fiancé and his best friend refuses to let him go without a 'proper' send-off.It's easy to say that what follows is just a re-run of Clerks (1). But it isn't. It's a whole new beast all together. Yes, the humour is still as risky and 'adult' in nature (you can't watch this and be easily offended!), but the situations are different and, what's more, is that you actually can identify with the characters. There are even a couple of quite touching moments between the two leads.So, if you're a fan of adult humour (or just enjoyed the original) then this is definitely one for you. Of course, if, like me, you're a die-hard fan of Kevin Smith's films, you'll get added enjoyment out of Clerks II as it's part of his 'Askewniverse' where all his films are interlinked and there are plenty of references to past situations and charters.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/