Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'

Back to the Well: 'Clerks II' (2006)

*** 1/2 (out of 4)

This ninety minute look at the making of CLERKS II features all the major cast and crew members as we get a terrific and detailed look at everything from pre-production to the theatrical release.

As you'd expect, this isn't your typical featurette but instead we're given a full documentary that contains so many great details that by the time the film is over you'll think that you were on the set the entire time. of course the main focus is Kevin Smith as he rightfully gets the majority of the screen time as he talks about what made him curious to make a sequel and then we pretty much follow him from selling the idea to cast members, coming up with the money and of course trying to make it more of a box office success than his previous films.

Just about everyone you'd want to hear from are in this film so it's great getting to hear from everyone. There are so many great stories that are told but we're also given some terrific behind-the- scenes footage including a brief bit where Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriquez viewed the film and were giving Smith their opinion of it.

This was a well made documentary about the making of Clerks 2. It was very interesting. It showed just how much work goes into making one film. Like the film that it talked about this film was also very funny. If you like Kevin Smith's films then you will like the documentary. The film shows the COMPLETE journey in making the film. It shows every step they took from, writing the film, to shooting the film, to editing the film, to doing the sound mix of the film and even to the first showing of the film! If you liked Clerks 2 you will like this film. Even if you are just a person who is interested in film-making you will find this interesting too. This film has some cool unexpected cameos as well.

I love watching "making of"s. Having enjoyed Clerks II a lot in the movie theater, I couldn't wait for buying it on DVD. And as I already watched the movie I decided to watch the making of first.

What a blast!

This ain't the regular chapter-based love-fest making of. This is the real life of the filmmakers since they came with the idea until the movie was released. They tell us not only the process of making the movie. They also show the changes in the lives of Kevin Smith, the cast and the crew. It's a pretty emotional journey. And well told! Conflicts are there as well!

This is not just a documentary to promote the film. It's a feature- length new movie within the DVD of Clerks II.

Pretty good entertainment. Give it a try. You will love it.