Clerks (1994)

Clerks (1994) is a sharp, low‑budget indie comedy that follows one chaotic day in the life of Dante Hicks, a disaffected convenience‑store clerk who’s been unexpectedly called in on his day off. Working alongside his cynical, wise‑cracking friend Randal — who runs the video store next door — Dante juggles a string of small disasters: his ex is getting married, his girlfriend pressures him to go back to school, a hockey game and a wake are scheduled the same afternoon, and an endless parade of ridiculous customers and local troublemakers test his patience. Watching Clerks feels like eavesdropping on a string of frank, profanity‑laced conversations about relationships, pop culture and everyday irritations — the film’s energy comes from quick, quotable dialogue, crude humor, and the chemistry between the leads rather than plot twists. Shot in black and white with a scrappy, storefront realism, it alternates between laugh‑out‑loud moments and flashes of surprising melancholy, giving an honest, oddly affectionate portrait of aimless twenty‑somethings. Expect conversational, character‑driven comedy, occasional gross-out bits, and a raw, authentic indie vibe that made Clerks a cult classic and launched Kevin Smith’s career.

Actors: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti

Director: Kevin Smith

Runtime: 92 min

Genre: Comedy

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