Mallrats (1995)
Cult director Kevin Smith's second film, that is actually a prequel to his first, the previous years Clerks.
Completely different in style to the talky but hilarious Clerks, Mallrats goes for a more slapstick approach which thanks to Smiths individual style is just as funny, mainly due to the antics of the deadly duo Jay and Silent Bob.
There are many references to characters from Smith's world of View Askew (his production company) both from Clerks and films yet to be made at the time, and many of his regular go to actors pop up here such as Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Brian O' Halloran and Jason Lee. Whilst a bigger budget meant star names like Shannen Doherty, Michael Rooker, Clair Forlani and Stan Lee were also on board.
Crackling with pop culture dialogue although not as good as Clerks, Mallrats is still a very good film and a regular in my dvd player.
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