Every now and again a great independent movie comes along, lifts you up, and places in the bliss of indie heaven. Clerks does this, its witty lines and situations are just priceless and hilarious. The two character are so down to earth its hard not to understand where they come from, and for anyone who has worked in retail will know exactly what I'm on about.
Now the black and White - well the film was made (Kevin Smith's first venture) on a budget of $4 and a packet of peanuts so they only had enough money for B&W film. No Jokes. So that's the story behind that one, however I feel that if it was in color it wouldn't be as good. the silvery monotone helps us to focus on the characters themselves as opposed to the actual mis-en-scene etc. Very clever I think.
But yes it had an immediate effect on me, and since that day I watched at university with my friend Tom I have been a huge fan of Jay & Silent Bob ever since...
My Favourite Bit = When Randal and Dante shut the shop to play hockey on the roof, I love it.
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