This was the movie that lead me to the genius that is Kevin Smith. This was his first movie and I think it’s the second best movie he has ever made. This is one of the comedies that echo truth that exists in you that you can only understand if you have actually worked as a convenience store clerk. The lead character Dante Hicks has to deal with irate customers, a girlfriend that has issues with his stature in life, an nymphomatic ex-girlfriend, and a best friend that almost wants to see him fail.

This is one of the ultimate slacker comedies. I was first aware of because of an article in Details magazine hailing it as one the latest and greatest independent films released. I went out to Suncoast Video (do those even exist anymore?) and purchased the VHS tape for 29.99 and went home and immediately popped it in the video tape.

This is one the best movie for one liners that you repeat to your friends. This is one of the movies where either you get it or you don’t. It’s one of the greatest slacker comedies made. If you haven’t seen this movie, stop what you are doing and go out and get it.

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The story of one day at the convenience store. It focuses on Dante, the store clerk’s crazy day. “I wasn’t even supposed to be here today!” he laments all thru the film. Randal, his best friend from the adjoining video store doesn’t help matters either – being rude to the customers and making sarcastic (true) comments on Dante’s life.

I think anyone who has ever worked with the public will sympathize with Dante. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, someone will inevitably do something even crazier.

I didn’t like that everyone had such a mouthful of words. Hilarious when Silent Bob finally lets loose and dances with Jay.

I think the majority of this movie is just plain, unclever vulgarity. Particular scenes and points made were pretty decent. I think those scenes accompanied by the last 30 minutes of the film make it worth watching but it’s a stretch. Perhaps it was the slowness of the whole thing. The characters were brillant however, even if all the girls looked the same. Though I wasn’t sure if that was done on purpose or not.

But I think I’m just missing something.

This movie was my introduction to Kevin Smith and I am so glad that I was introduced. I was working in a supermarket at the time, and a guy from work told me I had to see this movie. I watched it and I laughed and laughed! We had a customer just like the egg guy and every time he came in after that, my friend and I would be rolling around on the ground in hysterics!! From that point on, I have recommended this movie to everyone, especially those in retail. This job would be great if it wasn’t for the customers.

it was pretty good i guess