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21 JÚLIUS 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
No Experience Necessary morePlot:
A calamity at Dante and Randall's shops sends them looking for new horizons - but they ultimately settle at Mooby's, a fictional Disney-McDonald's-style fast-food empire. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Young listless punks grow up to be 30-something listless punks more (447 total)Cast
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Directed by | |||
| Kevin Smith | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Kevin Smith | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| Tim Cruz | .... | development producer | |
| Carla Gardini | .... | executive producer | |
| Laura Greenlee | .... | co-producer | |
| Scott Mosier | .... | producer | |
| Bob Weinstein | .... | executive producer | |
| Harvey Weinstein | .... | executive producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| James L. Venable | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| David Klein | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Kevin Smith | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Robert Holtzman | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Marc Fisichella | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Susan Lynch | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Roseanne Fiedler | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Sarah Ault | .... | assistant hair stylist | |
| Brooke Bell | .... | assistant makeup artist | |
| Amy Harmon | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Janine Rath | .... | key hair stylist (as Janine Rath-Thompson) | |
| Tricia Sawyer | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Nicole Venables | .... | key hair stylist | |
Production Management | |||
| Tim Clawson | .... | executive in charge of physical production (as Timothy Clawson) | |
| Marjorie Ergas | .... | unit production manager | |
| Michael Jackman | .... | executive in charge of post-production (as Michael A. Jackman) | |
| Alyson Latz | .... | production supervisor: New Jersey | |
| Tracy McGrath | .... | executive in charge of physical production | |
| Leslie Rodier | .... | post-production supervisor | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Nicholas R. Bell | .... | second second assistant director: New Jersey (as Nick Bell) | |
| Chris Carroll | .... | second assistant director: New Jersey | |
| September Death | .... | second second assistant director | |
| Heather I. Denton | .... | second assistant director (as Heather Denton) | |
| Tony Steinberg | .... | first assistant director | |
Art Department | |||
| Nina Alexander | .... | on-set dresser | |
| Scott 'Whitey' Anderson | .... | construction coordinator: New Jersey (as Scott Anderson) | |
| Jesse Bringas | .... | foreman | |
| Rustie Burris | .... | art department assistant | |
| Rustie Burris | .... | art department production assistant | |
| Corey Burton | .... | prop maker | |
| Ernie Castillo | .... | construction medic | |
| Billy Constantine | .... | lead set painter (as Bill Constantine) | |
| Noreen Coyne | .... | art department coordinator | |
| Lisa De Alva | .... | property master | |
| John Deranian | .... | laborer | |
| Justin Fisher | .... | leadman | |
| Michael T. Galvin | .... | set dresser: New Jersey (as Michael Galvin) | |
| Tom Groody | .... | set dresser: New Jersey | |
| Heather Hazelwood | .... | swing gang | |
| Scott Head | .... | general foreman | |
| Greg Hendrickson | .... | prop maker (as Gregg Hendrickson) | |
| Brandon Jay | .... | swing gang | |
| James Joyce | .... | set painter | |
| Michelle Joyce | .... | set painter | |
| Elena Lepe | .... | laborer | |
| Neil Marra | .... | plasterer | |
| Brendan Maze | .... | swing gang | |
| Bruce Mink | .... | additional assistant property master | |
| Brad Moorhead | .... | lead set painter | |
| Scott Purcell | .... | graphic consultant (as R. Scott Purcell) | |
| Antonio Ramirez | .... | laborer | |
| Frank Ramirez | .... | signwriter | |
| Christopher Reams | .... | swing gang (as Chris Beams) | |
| Rich Robinson | .... | assistant property master | |
| Johanna Ruhe | .... | set dresser: New Jersey (as Johanna 'Jolie' Ruhe) | |
| Erich W. Schultz | .... | construction coordinator (as Erich Schultz) | |
| Jeff Smith | .... | prop maker | |
| Billy Stearne | .... | assistant property master: Red Bank, New Jersey | |
| Christine Sysko | .... | leadman: New Jersey (as Chris Sysko) | |
| Bruce Valdes | .... | prop maker (as Bruce Valdez) | |
| Sal Valle | .... | additional assistant property master | |
| Suzanne Van Dyke | .... | construction medic (as Suzie Van Dyke) | |
| Elise G. Viola | .... | art director: New Jersey (as Elise Viola) | |
| Christine Wick | .... | set decorator: New Jersey | |
| Jim Williams | .... | on-set dresser: New Jersey | |
Sound Department | |||
| David Acord | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Chris Barron | .... | digital transfers (as Christopher Barron) | |
| Patricia Brolsma | .... | boom operator: New Jersey (as Patti Brolsma) | |
| C. Douglas Cameron | .... | boom operator | |
| John Countryman | .... | digital transfers | |
| Kat Craig | .... | sound utility operator | |
| Edwin Dunkley | .... | video services (as Ed Dunkley) | |
| Luke Dunn Gielmuda | .... | foley editor | |
| Coya Elliott | .... | supervising assistant editor | |
| Sean England | .... | foley recordist | |
| Christopher Fondulas | .... | utility boom: New Jersey (as Chris Fondulas) | |
| Jonathan Greber | .... | digital transfers | |
| Ellen Heuer | .... | foley artist | |
| David Hunter | .... | digital editorial services | |
| Neda Joncich | .... | mix facility coordinator | |
| Mike Lane | .... | client services | |
| Leff Lefferts | .... | digital editorial services (as Leffert Lefferts) | |
| Brian Magerkurth | .... | machine room operator | |
| Alan Mays | .... | engineering services | |
| Michael A. Morongell | .... | mix engineer (as Michael Morongell) | |
| Steve Morris | .... | engineering services | |
| Tom Myers | .... | sound designer | |
| Tom Myers | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Chris Navarro | .... | adr recordist | |
| Gordon Ng | .... | client services | |
| Whit Norris | .... | production sound mixer | |
| Juan Peralta | .... | mix technician | |
| Eva Porter | .... | client services | |
| Brandon Proctor | .... | mix technician | |
| Richard Quinn | .... | foley editor (as Rich Quinn) | |
| Gary Raymond | .... | audio playback | |
| Todd D. Reynolds | .... | stage engineer | |
| Frank Rinella | .... | foley mixer (as Frank Aglieri-Rinella) | |
| Gary Rizzo | .... | sound re-recording mixer (as Gary A. Rizzo) | |
| Ronald G. Roumas | .... | machine room operator (as Ron Roumas) | |
| Renee Russo | .... | client services | |
| Michael Silvers | .... | dialogue editor | |
| Michael Silvers | .... | supervising sound editor | |
| Mac Smith | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Mac Smith | .... | supervising assistant editor | |
| Daniel Sperry | .... | sound consultant: Dolby (as Dan Sperry) | |
| Eric Thompson | .... | adr mixer | |
| Dennie Thorpe | .... | foley artist (as Denise Thorpe) | |
| John Torrijos | .... | video services (as John 'JT' Torrijos) | |
| Jana Vance | .... | foley artist | |
| Clayton Wood | .... | engineering services | |
| Dustin Cawood | .... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Charles Belardinelli | .... | special effects (as Charlie Belardinelli) | |
| Connie Brink | .... | special effects: New Jersey (as Conrad Brink) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Joseph Grossberg | .... | producer: V-Dome | |
| Joseph Grossberg | .... | visual effects supervisor: V-Dome | |
| Kelvin McIlwain | .... | matte painting supervisor: V-Dome | |
| Brian Nogle | .... | imaging supervisor: Pacific Title and Art Studio | |
| Marc Ross | .... | head of scanning and recording: Pacific Title and Art Studio | |
| Diane Wright | .... | digital asset manager: Laser Pacific | |
Stunts | |||
| Houston Hooker | .... | stunts: stunt kid #3 | |
| Kanan Hooker | .... | stunts: stunt kid #2 | |
| Ethan Jensen | .... | stunts | |
| Gary Jensen | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Jessi Jensen | .... | stunts | |
| Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw | .... | stunt double: Becky (as Tracy Keehn Dashnaw) | |
| Gino Woulard | .... | stunts: stunt kid #1 | |
| Kofi Yiadom | .... | stunts | |
Casting Department | |||
| Dixie Webster | .... | extras casting director: Smith & Webster/Davis Casting (as Dixie Davis) | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Amy Fegely | .... | key set costumer | |
| Christine Hawes | .... | set costumer | |
| Mayumi Masaoka | .... | costume production assistant | |
| Kia Tyrrell | .... | costume supervisor | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Travis Avitabile | .... | digital laboratory project manager: LaserPacific | |
| Craig Bilsky | .... | digital laboratory project manager: LaserPacific | |
| Mike Cecconi | .... | post-production assistant | |
| Jeff Charles | .... | digital data conformist: LaserPacific | |
| David Cole | .... | digital intermediate colorist: LaserPacific (as Dave Cole) | |
| Kyle DeVriendt | .... | digital film recording: LaserPacific (as Kyle Devriendt) | |
| Valance Eisleben | .... | digital data conformist: LaserPacific | |
| Donald Erfert | .... | post-production assistant | |
| Bruce Goodman | .... | dailies colorist: LaserPacific | |
| Elliot Greenberg | .... | first assistant editor | |
| Doug Jaqua | .... | color scientist: LaserPacific | |
| David Slaughter | .... | digital film recording: LaserPacific | |
| Andre Tréjo | .... | digital laboratory project manager: LaserPacific (as Andre Trejo) | |
| Stacy Underhill | .... | digital data conformist: LaserPacific | |
| Chris DeLaGuardia | .... | color timer (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Nathaniel T. Cartier | .... | music pre-mix | |
| Brian Dixon | .... | music score mixer | |
| Angela Leus | .... | music clearances | |
| Rachel Levy | .... | executive in charge of music | |
| Larry Mah | .... | digital score recordist | |
| Ryan McClure | .... | music pre-mix | |
| Joe Rangel | .... | music consultant | |
| Jennifer Kes Remington | .... | music pre-mix | |
| Loria Roberson | .... | assistant to composer: James L. Venable | |
| Ralph Sall | .... | soundtrack album producer | |
| Erich Stratmann | .... | music editor | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Chris Collins | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| David Conelli | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| John Embry | .... | driver (as John Embrey) | |
| Billy Featherstone | .... | driver: New Jersey (as William Featherstone) | |
| Don Feeney | .... | transportation captain | |
| Maurice Fitzgerald | .... | transportation captain: New Jersey | |
| Bobby Galliher | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| Bruce Golden | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| Michael Hogan | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| Michael Iriarte | .... | driver: New Jersey (as Michael Iriate) | |
| Bobby Jones | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| David Joseph | .... | driver: production van | |
| Thomas Kearns | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| Erin Maguire | .... | driver | |
| Tom Mawyer | .... | driver: New Jersey (as Thomas Mawyer) | |
| Thomas Morris | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
| Derek Raser | .... | transportation coordinator | |
| Geoff Teagardin | .... | driver | |
| Chuck Tomasello | .... | driver (as Chuck Thomasello) | |
| Jimmy Valdes | .... | driver (as James Valdes) | |
| Doug Wright | .... | driver: New Jersey | |
Thanks | |||
| Jeff Anderson | .... | the director would like to thank: For not only coming back, but for knocking it out of the park and keeping me honest. (as Jeff) | |
| Joseph Azzolina Jr. | .... | special thanks | |
| James Baker | .... | special thanks | |
| Carol Banker | .... | the director would like to thank: For keeping the axis straight, yet again. (as Banker) | |
| Bobby Bates | .... | thanks | |
| Juana Benavides | .... | special thanks: Molly Pitcher Inn | |
| Justin Brown | .... | additional thanks | |
| Brad Butler | .... | thanks | |
| Ming Chen | .... | the director would like to thank: For being my Lord of the Web-Rings. (as Ming) | |
| Greg Conger | .... | special thanks: UFCW Local 324 [Orange County] | |
| Shaun Paul Costello | .... | additional thanks | |
| Rosario Dawson | .... | the director would like to thank: For saying yes and turning in a performance so great, it made me actually believe that Becky would fuck Dante. (as Rosario) | |
| Trevor Fehrman | .... | the director would like to thank: For an Elias you could pity and love. (as Trevor) | |
| Joey Figueroa | .... | the director would like to thank: For the hours of awesome "Train Wreck". (as Joey) | |
| Joe Gariffo | .... | additional thanks | |
| James Gierman | .... | the director would like to thank: For the perfect location. (as James) | |
| Laura Greenlee | .... | the director would like to thank: For holding it all together so amazingly. (as Laura) | |
| Greg Halibozek | .... | special thanks: UFCW Local 324 [Orange County] | |
| Elizabeth Hammon | .... | special thanks | |
| Graham Hart | .... | special thanks | |
| Robert Holtzman | .... | the director would like to thank: For my favorite set of all time. (as Ratface) | |
| Eric Jaffe | .... | additional thanks | |
| Bob Kaplan | .... | special thanks for myspace support | |
| David Klein | .... | the director would like to thank: Welcome back, sir. No flicks without you, ever again. Promise. (as Dave) | |
| Zak Knutson | .... | the director would like to thank: For the hours of awesome "Train Wreck". (as Zack) | |
| Marty Kudelka | .... | the director would like to thank: For being Lords of the Dance. (as Marty) | |
| Aine Leicht | .... | acknowledgment | |
| Ken Leicht | .... | acknowledgment | |
| Jason Mewes | .... | special thanks | |
| Scott Mosier | .... | the director would like to thank: My true hetero life-mate and second-to-one soul-mate (as Scott) | |
| Brian O'Halloran | .... | the director would like to thank: For being the world's best straight man (as Brian) | |
| Scott Purcell | .... | the director would like to thank: For his brilliant art. (as Purcell) | |
| Derek Raser | .... | the director would like to thank: Wait a second... thank ME, bitch, for rarely having to move a truck this time. (as Razer X) | |
| Michael Rooney | .... | the director would like to thank: For being Lords of the Dance. (as Michael) | |
| Bob Rose | .... | additional thanks | |
| Dylan Sachse | .... | special thanks | |
| Jennifer Schwalbach Smith | .... | the director would like to thank: She who keeps my heart beating, and makes me appreciative and scared. And loved; always loved. (as Jenny) | |
| Josh Shanks | .... | thanks | |
| Harley Quinn Smith | .... | the director would like to thank: For being the spring in Dad's step. (as Harley) | |
| Byron Stanley | .... | the director would like to thank: For quietly having sex, and for keeping my life running smoothly. (as Byron) | |
| Gail Stanley | .... | the director would like to thank: For quietly having sex, and for keeping my life running smoothly. (as Gail) | |
| Tony Steinberg | .... | the director would like to thank: For keeping us on schedule. (as Tony) | |
| The Thapar | .... | special thanks | |
| Bob Weinstein | .... | the director would like to thank: For the cash, the green light, and the freedom. (as Bob) | |
| Harvey Weinstein | .... | the director would like to thank: For the cash, the green light, and the freedom. (as Harvey) | |
| Addison Wylie | .... | additional thanks | |
Production Companies
- Weinstein Company, The (presents)
- View Askew Productions
- Alliance Atlantis Motion Picture Distribution (2006) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2007) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Central Film (2007) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Entertainment (2007) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM) (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2006) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2006) (UK) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Comedy Central (2008) (Netherlands) (TV) (first national airing)
- FS Film Oy (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Genius Products (2006) (USA) (DVD)
- Genius Products (2006) (USA) (DVD) (HD-DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (UK) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Senator Home Entertainment (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Weinstein Company, The (2006) (USA) (DVD)
- V-Dome (visual effects)
- Pacific Title and Art Studio (visual effects scanning)
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services production insurance by (as AON/Albert G. Rubin Insurance Services)
- Alex Gourmet Catering catering (as Alex's Gourmet Catering)
- Borough of Middletown special thanks (as Middletown Township)
- Brevent Park & Leonardo Fire Company special thanks (as Brevent Park & Leandro Fire Company)
- Bulletproof Recording Company soundtrack (as Bulletproof Records)
- City of Buena Park, The special thanks
- Days Inn special thanks (as The Days Inn, Buena Park)
- Diane Farris Gallery special thanks: paintings / posters by Chris Woods courtesy of (as www.DianeFarrisGallery.com)
- Entertainment Partners payroll services provided by
- Film Auditors post-production accountant
- Food Circus Supermarkets special thanks
- HSBC Bank USA banking services (as HSBC Bank)
- Hollywood Script Research rights & clearances
- LaserPacific digital film recording (a Kodak Company)
- LaserPacific digital intermediate services (a Kodak Company)
- Los Angeles Police Historical Society special thanks
- Media Distributors Film Source emergency additional film source
- Molly Pitcher Inn, The special thanks (as Molly Pitcher Inn)
- NT Audio Visual optical soundtrack negative (as NT Audio)
- Orbit Digital Avids
- Red Bull special thanks
- Screaming Fan Studios music mixed at
- Skywalker Sound post production sound services provided by (a Lucasfilm Ltd. Company, Marin County, California)
- Sloss Law Office legal counsel
- Smith & Webster-Davis Casting extras casting (as Smith & Webster/Davis Casting)
- UFCW Union Local 324 special thanks (as UFCW Local 324 [Orange County])
- Weird NJ special thanks (as Weird, NJ)
- Wilshire Stages, The adr recorded at (as Wilshire Stages, Los Angeles, California)
- Zen Room music mixed at (as The Zen Room)
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Also Known As:
Clerks 2 (USA) (alternative spelling)Clerks 2: Hardly Clerkin' (USA) (working title)
The Passion of the Clerks (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for pervasive sexual and crude content including aberrant sexuality, strong language and some drug material.Parents Guide:
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Australia:MA | USA:R | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | UK:15 | Argentina:16 | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:R21 (cut) | Finland:K-15 | Portugal:M/16 | New Zealand:R16 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Brazil:16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:16 | Ireland:18 (video rating) | South Africa:16 (theatrical rating) | South Africa:18LNPS (DVD rating) | Iceland:12Fun Stuff
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Kevin Smith has repeatedly stated himself as a "closet black metal fan". Hence, the song that plays when Jay and Silent Bob first appear is Kim B. Petersen's (King Diamond) "Welcome Home". Another one of his songs, "The Invisible Guests", as well as "Welcome Home", is sung partially by Randal and Jay. It was also the first time he ever authorized a movie to use his music. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The Hobbit Lover's head moves from down to up when Elias whispers to himself "One ring to rule them all." In the next shot the Hobbit Lover's head moves from down to up again. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Dante Hicks: [on his cellphone] Yeah, I got a fire at the Quick Stop. Yeah.
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I had reservations about a sequel to the cult classic, Clerks. The charm of the first movie was how Kevin Smith relied on convoluted dialogue and effervescent characters to launch the movie. I was not confident that he could return to those roots after 12 years of success under his belt.
Fortunately, this movie does not disappoint. Smith's trademark witty dialogue is ubiquitous as ever. The characters argue and rant about meaningless topics with the same intensity as family members faced with the decision to pull the plug. O'Halloran continues to portray Dante as the hapless slacker who simultaneously makes us feel sorry for him and urges us to smack him for not doing anything about his circumstances. The latter feeling is embodied by Anderson, who plays the irresponsible malcontent, Randall. Fans of the first Clerks movie will be amused by their continued antics. One of the new characters is Becky, played by Rosario Dawson. Dawson performs admirably, making us fall in love with the free spirit who took a wrong turn in life and ended up managing a Mooby's restaurant. Becky provides a refreshing contrast to the stodgy and suffocating Emma, played by Mrs. Smith. Emma appears a bit too one-dimensional, but her purpose as Dante's fiancée is clearly to show yet another disappointing facet of Dante's life. Another new character is Elias, played by Trevor Fehrman. Elias's role is a bit over-the-top as the hobbit-obsessed geek whose life is enriched by the promise of a live-action Transformers movie. The flaw is that Elias is too repressed and weird and cannot garner much sympathy from the audience. This might be Smith's intent, as we enjoy a little schadenfreude every time Randall torments him.
The story is fairly basic and picks up where the first movie leaves off. Dante and Randall seamlessly move from the end of Clerks to the beginning of Clerks II. This may seem sad, since they are now 30-somethings working as clerks, and that is intentional. The sequel shifts the focus from young clerks trying to determine what to do with their lives to clerks approaching middle age trying to figure out why they're still in their dead-end jobs. The story of Dante whining about his life and Randall putting him in his place is rehashed from the first movie, but with a sudden afflatus, Dante is finally able to do something about it.
The humor is still strong with Kevin Smith, as he throws ridiculous sight gags at us in between the labyrinthine dialogue about Transformers, Star Wars, racial slurs, blogs, and life in general. Fans of Kevin Smith naturally will enjoy this movie and do not need to fear that he has "sold out." It's hard to say if newcomers will enjoy the movie. If they are into the humor of the movie, then they logically should already be aware of the first Clerks, as well as Dogma and Chasing Amy. I can only suggest for the moviegoer who is unaware of Kevin Smith's credentials to go rent Clerks. If the story bores you, then Clerks II probably won't appeal to you, though there are more sight gags that may appeal to some audiences. Those who are easily offended are also urged to stay away, as this movie contains scenes of profanity, bodily fluids, and (for most people) sexual deviance.
All in all, it is a solid movie. It has a few pacing problems (or did at the screening) but nothing that negatively impacts the movie. Some scenes are utterly ridiculous, but it is par for the course for this type of movie.