Watch Clerks II
- R
- 2006
- 1 hr 37 min
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7.3 (141,305)
Clerks II is a 2006 comedy film that follows the daily lives of two slacker friends, Dante Hicks and Randal Graves, who work at a fast-food restaurant called Mooby's. The film is a sequel to the 1994 film Clerks, and is directed by the original director Kevin Smith. The story begins with Dante and Randal waking up early in the morning to open the restaurant. Dante, who is about to leave his hometown and move to Florida to start a new life with his fiancée, is having second thoughts about leaving his job, his best friend Randal, and the life he has known for years. Randal, on the other hand, has no intention of leaving his job at Mooby's or his life of being with Dante.
As the day goes on, the two friends encounter several amusing situations including a donkey show, a customer who tries to order forty-three burgers, and a strange man who is hired to promote the restaurant. Meanwhile, Dante is trying to figure out what to do with his life, and Randal is trying to help him by coming up with various ideas, including opening a fast-food restaurant that serves only different varieties of animal genitals.
Things take a turn when a new employee, Becky, joins the staff. Dante is immediately infatuated with her, and the two begin to form a bond. Randal, however, is not happy with the new addition and tries to persuade Dante to stick to his plan of moving away with his fiancée. Despite Randal's objections, Dante continues to spend time with Becky and realizes that he may have feelings for her.
As the day draws to a close, Dante is faced with a decision between his old life and his new feelings. Meanwhile, Randal has to deal with some personal issues of his own, including a revelation about his sexuality.
Clerks II is a hilarious and entertaining film that delivers on the promise of a sequel to the cult classic Clerks. The characters are as funny and engaging as ever, and the addition of Rosario Dawson's character Becky adds a new dimension to the story. The film's themes of loyalty, friendship, and the search for purpose are all explored with humor and heart.
One of the standout aspects of the film is the chemistry between the cast. Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson, who play Dante and Randal respectively, have a natural rapport that is evident on screen. Rosario Dawson brings a refreshing energy to the film, and her interactions with O'Halloran are charming and sweet.
The film's soundtrack is another highlight, featuring an eclectic mix of songs that perfectly capture the tone of the film. From the upbeat pop punk of The Go-Go's to the introspective lyrics of Jeff Anderson's own band Love Among Freaks, the soundtrack adds to the overall enjoyment of the film.
Clerks II may not be for everyone, as it does feature some controversial topics and adult humor, but for fans of the original film and Kevin Smith's unique brand of comedy, it is a must-see. Overall, this sequel delivers on its promise to re-visit the world of Dante and Randal in a funny and endearing way, and is a great movie that stands on its own as a worthy follow-up to the original.
Clerks II is a 2006 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.3 and a MetaScore of 65.