Clerks II (2006)

A calamity at Dante and Randal's shops sends them looking for new horizons - but they ultimately settle at the fast food empire Mooby's.

Director:

Kevin Smith

Writer:

Kevin Smith

Stars:

Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brian O'Halloran	...	Dante
Jeff Anderson	...	Randal
Jason Mewes	...	Jay
Kevin Smith	...	Silent Bob
Jake Richardson	...	Teen #1
Ethan Suplee	...	Teen #2
Rachel Larratt	...	Counter Girl with Ear Guy
Shannon Larratt	...	Ear Guy
Jennifer Schwalbach Smith	...	Emma (as Jennifer Schwalbach)
Ben Affleck	...	Gawking Guy
Sarah Ault	...	Catholic Schoolgirl
Lalida Sujjavasin	...	Catholic Schoolgirl
Trevor Fehrman	...	Elias
Gail Stanley	...	Elias' Mom
Bruce Macintosh	...	Elias' Dad

Storyline

A calamity at Dante and Randall's shops sends them looking for new horizons - but they ultimately settle at Mooby's, a fictional fast-food restaurant. Free from his dead-end job (and lodged in a new one), Dante begins to break free of his rut, planning to move away with his clingy fiancé. Dante is ready to leave the horrors of minimum-wage New Jersey behind, but Randal - always the more hostile of the two - starts to become overwhelmed by his own rancor.

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Plot Keywords:

fast food restaurant | bromance | jay and silent bob | voyeur | locked in jail | 

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Taglines:

No Missions, No Mutants, No Man of Steel, No Money, and No Bullshit Catchphrases

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive sexual and crude content including aberrant sexuality, strong language and some drug material

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 July 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Clerks 2

Filming Locations:

21 Jackson St, Highlands, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,061,132, 23 July 2006, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$24,138,847, 24 September 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Weinstein Company,View Askew Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White (some sequences) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Prior to the release of the film, Kevin Smith had mentioned releasing an MP3 file commentary to be downloaded and listened to in movie theaters via iPod. Ultimately, theater owners and exhibitors objected, and the plan was scrapped. The commentary, which also features Scott Mosier and Jeff Anderson, was released on the DVD, unchanged, and containing references to the listener being in a theater, including the best time to take a bathroom break.

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Goofs

During the scene when Randal, Dante, and Emma are talking about Emma's large clit, Dante's cross necklace disappears and reappears between shots.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Dante Hicks: [on his cellphone] Yeah, I got a fire at the Quick Stop. Yeah.

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Crazy Credits

After the regular credits roll, an animated View Askew logo plays, followed by a list of the Clerks II MySpace friends.

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Connections

Referenced in Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008)

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Soundtracks

(Nothing But) Flowers
Written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz (as Christopher Frantz), Jerry Harrison,
Tina Weymouth and Yves N'Djock
Performed by Talking Heads
Licensed Courtesy of EMI Records Ltd. and Licensed Courtesy of Sire Records
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing

User Reviews

Dante and Randal are back - and in prime form.

Clerks II is a worthy successor to Kevin Smith's 1994 debut, "Clerks.".

The continuing adventures of Dante and Randal speed along with witty dialogue, insightful social commentary, and a touching look at various levels of life, responsibility and most importantly, love.

There's a lot of the requisite dirty jokes, but they enhance the golden center of the flick. I laughed and cried in many of the same moments. But mostly, I watched two characters I had grown up with grow up themselves and face some of the dilemmas I've faced since I went from being a teenage slacker to an adult. I was reminded of a better time in my life, and also reminded to look forward to the future.

Brian O'Halloran knocks Dante out of the gate, with pitch-perfect delivery. I believe that this is still the Dante we knew - just a bit older. Jeff Anderson takes Randal, an already amazing character, and brings him to a new level. Randal becomes even funnier - and more touching. Trevor Fehrman's Elias adds the perfect foil for Randal's brand of mischief. Jay and Silent Bob, the dynamic duo, are also back - proving that Jason Mewes is back in top shape, and really enjoying making you laugh.

~Steve