Clerks: First Cut (Not Theatrical Version)

Kevin Smith's now-legendary debut indie film shows a day in the life of two convenience store clerks, Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson). The two fight boredom with long-winded and hilarious conversations and do battle with drug dealers (Jay and Silent Bob) who frequent their shop, all while they needle their customers. Includes the original rough cut, with a new commentary track.

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Truth be told, I’ve never seen the original cut enough to be able to tell if there are any significant differences between this version and the original. Clerks is Kevin Smith’s best movie to date, even with the financial limitations (maybe because of). The dialog Smith wrote is classic and the characters are universal. Everyone can relate to Dante’s frustration and Randal’s indifference. Jay and Silent Bob fans will be disappointed with the size of their roles while others will wonder why they were the only cast members to get later opportunities. Either version is worth seeing at least once.
- The Bergoi

Interesting to see the original cut, but the introduction and the commentary track are nearly useless. Rather than focusing on the choices that his budget forced him to make or the process of making the film, Smith and his buddies give us a sophomoric gossip session that more often sounds like an extended Jay and Silent Bob routine than a serious commentary. "Dude, if we are going to release the original to rake off the adoring fans, we have to give them something besides just the movie." "OK, let's just get all the guys together, have a party, and record it. That'll hold 'em." For comparison with another egoiste auteur, watch Michael Mann's commentary track for Collateral. Mann provides plenty of solid, interesting information along with the self-involvement. Smith suffers from irony poisoning.
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