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Mallrats (1995)
An fine example of saving a film
Mallrats is easily my favorite film. Not only as a wonderful piece of Kevin Smith and Company's ability to tell a story, but also an example of how to save a film from late production editing. I think this film should be required viewing for anyone thinking about entering the film industry.
Anyone that has seen the 'collectors' edition of the DVD should watch the cut and re-edited scenes. From the original 'not funny' opening to the quick cover-ups (guy getting hit in the parking lot) the sheer amount of fixing that was needed before release could have easily doomed this film. I'm surprised that after 6 years, and 3 other New Jersey Trilogy films, I keep returning to Mallrats as my personal favorite.
The 'fixed' story is simple enough to follow, but odd enough to have fun with. The guy versus the father of his girl, the side-kick, and of course the myriad of inhabitants of Kevin Smith's universe weave a wonderful but believable world where the audience can relax and just enjoy the simple messages of the tale.
When released, Mallrats didn't meet some fans' expectations, and for that, it tends to be criticised or, even worse ignored. But to not see this film, even with it's flaws, is to deny oneself of a great opportunity to enjoy a film that is pure, unpretentious fun.
Besides, it has Stan Lee in it. That alone makes this a gem of the film industry, even if the majority of critics don't think so.
Dadetown (1995)
great film!
After seeing this film,I was impressed with it's high level of emotion...after discovering it to be fiction, I was completely impressed with the director's ability to portray such a real story, even if it was "fake"