This movie had one of the smartest scripts in recent history, but it fell short of greatness, in my opinion, by its lack of any real acting skill the entire movie. Brian O'Halloran did a despicable job as Dante, and succeeded only in getting on my nerves. The supporting cast also lacked any real substance. I don't know why Kevin Smith allowed Mr. O'Halloran in the rest of his movies, unless it was to make fun of him in both Mallrats and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Jason Mewes and Mr. Smith were wonderful as usual, but if you only want to see them you would do better to rent one of the others in the series. It was an okay start to a wonderful series of movies, I only wish the acting was a little better.
