Mallrats

R

Released Oct 20, 1995

1 hr. 35 min.

Comedy

List

58%

48 Reviews

Tomatometer

82%

100,000+ Ratings

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T.S. (Jeremy London) and his best friend, Brodie (Jason Lee), take a trip to the mall after their girlfriends break up with them. T.S.'s girlfriend, Brandi (Claire Forlani), is participating in a dating game show at the mall, which was the initial cause of their breakup. Meanwhile, Brodie's ex, Rene (Shannen Doherty), has begun dating sleazy store manager Shannon (Ben Affleck). T.S. and Brodie seek out ways to ruin the game show, hunted all the while by Brandi's father, Jared (Michael Rooker).

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Critics Consensus

Mallrats colorfully expands the View Askewniverse, even if its snootchie has lost a few of the bootchies boasted by its beloved predecessor.

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Doubleboy

Great movie. Funny as hell. Been watching since I was a kid in the 90s.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/24

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Guillermo P

Mallrats is a classic Askewniverse movie, full of Smith's signature witty dialogue and pop culture references. Mallrats is not for everyone. The film is full of dirty jokes and immature humour, and it is not afraid to push boundaries. However, those who are fans of Kevin Smith will appreciate the film's humour and its 90s nostalgia. Mallrats is not a masterpiece, but it is a very enjoyable little film. The film is well-acted and well-directed, and it is full of memorable moments. Mallrats is the perfect movie for the right audience.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/23

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matthias s

"Mallrats" is a decent comedy film that offers a nostalgic look at the 90s mall culture. The cast, led by Jason Lee and Shannen Doherty, delivers strong performances, and the film's humor will resonate with audiences who grew up during that era. A special mention to the king of cameo's, Stan Lee, who's amazing in this film as himself and once again adds a very unique charm to the film. However, the film's plot is somewhat predictable and the pacing can be slow at times. Mallrats is a fun watch for fans of the genre but may not appeal to a broader audience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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XVILHELM

SO FUCKING GOOD!!! Snoochie Boochies;)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Kyle M

What could get you hooked on Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse is not the blandly, comedically average "Clerks", which admittedly I need to revisit, it's a trip to the mall and become one of the "Mallrats". It's a prequel to the former film, whereas it started the interconnective franchise currently spanning across nine films but on a disinteresting note upon initial introductive approach. Nothing further has been compelled as it could go either beneath or doubtfully surpass, its only garnering aspect is Stan Lee's featured participation. Those skeptically lowered expectations thankfully prep for a surprisingly hilarious comedy in a reminiscing form stemmed from its era. What fuels the picture is the script's relatability as the characters converse organically and would sometimes throw their two cents on timely topics or frequent observations the viewers share with a comedically spinning payoff. It's reasonable if Smith's inspirational boost originated from seeing Richard Linklater's independent breakthrough "Slacker", then met similar success as the scope widens as he expands the character-driven, small-scale films with the thematic core's intended setting retained. The characters would echo common thoughts and twist it amusingly as effective comedic pawns, while at least one would remain rational when interacting with their funny absurdity. "Mallrats" is a time capsule that captures its filmed period really well in all the nostalgically colorful feeling radiating from the reflective backdrop's embracing its defunct unique style. Walking around like they own the place are best friends T.S. and Brodie hanging out at their mall, pondering what to do in life related to their respective troubled relationships they just lost. T.S. was dumped by his girlfriend Brandi after she announced to him she's participating in a dating game show that's being filmed at the mall. Meanwhile, Brodie disapproves of his ex, Rene, already dating the sleazy store manager Shannon. The buddy duo starts planning on interfering in the game show, but they must avoid Brandi's father Jared, who planted the breakup. The criticism aimed towards its failure to match the original it precedes may be based on observations getting lost amidst the praised expansion branching across different characters. There's a sense of realism previously, while this film is slightly cheesier in focusing only on treating the characters that underlines familiar genericity rather than the associated individualism. Nonetheless, the expansive cast's verbally crazed energy and the comedically solid script bolsters the film with unexpected hilarity, sometimes crafted with clever touches. While "Clerks" sensibly connects, "Mallrats" is the definite invitation to check out the potential these stories hold as it standardizes the entertainment value while also defends the original starter towards a second chance. It's been a while since watching one installment, as part of many, to be intrigued to check out the others now that the writer-director-creator's caliber been formally discovered. Just going to wait and see how this recently discovered endeavor plays out depends on the characterized treatments. (B+)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/09/23

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Tee K

Probably Kevin's Smiths best movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/27/23

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Kevin Smith

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Shannen Doherty

Rene Mosier

Jeremy London

T.S. Quint

Jason Lee

Brodie Bruce

Claire Forlani

Brandi Svenning

Michael Rooker

Mr. Jared Svenning

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Manohla Dargis

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Thin yet enticing.

Oct 25, 2019

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

How can a reviewer write about a movie that makes Dumb and Dumber seem like a Merchant-Ivory production?

Aug 8, 2019

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

Mallrats mixes clever bits and an appealing quirkiness (which goes a long way) with gross-out practical jokes, needless repetition and obvious padding, since it has no real plot.

Rated: 2/5

May 20, 2003

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a rough-around-the-edges and fairly low-rent comedy that benefits substantially from its affable, easygoing sensibilities and raft of appealing performances...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 12, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

While Mallrats does play better now than when it was originally released, it still rests below a handful of more accomplished titles in Smith's View Askewniverse.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 21, 2020

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

London and Lee expertly lead this cast of "misfit toys" in an appropriate follow up to Smith's debut, Clerks.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 16, 2020

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Synopsis

T.S. (Jeremy London) and his best friend, Brodie (Jason Lee), take a trip to the mall after their girlfriends break up with them. T.S.'s girlfriend, Brandi (Claire Forlani), is participating in a dating game show at the mall, which was the initial cause of their breakup. Meanwhile, Brodie's ex, Rene (Shannen Doherty), has begun dating sleazy store manager Shannon (Ben Affleck). T.S. and Brodie seek out ways to ruin the game show, hunted all the while by Brandi's father, Jared (Michael Rooker).

Director: Kevin Smith
Executive Producer: Caldecot Chubb
Screenwriter: Kevin Smith
Distributor: Universal Home Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures, MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films, View Askew Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.8M
Sound Mix: Surround

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