Clerks III
Clerks III
Dante, Elias, and Jay and Silent Bob are enlisted by Randal after a heart attack to make a movie about the convenience store that started it all.
Spoons reviewedNovember 27, 2024
Clerks 3 feels like a trip down memory lane that gets a bit too stuck in the past.
While Kevin Smith’s early films like “Clerks,” “Dogma,” “Chasing Amy,” and “Mallrats” were special and influential in my love for movies, this latest installment struggles to capture that magic.
The film centers on the characters making a movie about their lives, essentially a remake of the first “Clerks.” However, it doesn’t quite work, feeling more like a rehash than a fresh take. Seeing characters of this age still acting like teenagers comes across as cringeworthy and embarrassing, lacking the character development you’d expect after all these years. The heavy dose of nostalgia doesn’t bring anything new or unique to the table, lacking the energy and wit of its predecessors.
“Clerks 3” might appeal to those who enjoy a heavy dose of nostalgia and are die-hard fans of Kevin Smith’s universe, especially those who loved the original “Clerks,” “Dogma,” “Chasing Amy,” and “Mallrats.”
However, for those looking for the unique energy and wit of those earlier works, revisiting the classics might be a more satisfying experience.