When Dante Hicks is reluctantly put in charge of the Quick Stop market on his day off, he tries, though half-heartedly, to perform his minimum-wage duties as efficiently as possible. This gets tough amidst the on-going fight with his girlfriend, Veronica, and his attempt to get back together with his ex-girlfriend, Caitlyn Bree. Meanwhile, his friend and alter ego Randall is working behind the counter of the adjacent video store - at least when he feels like it. Randall's unabashed disdain of his place of employment, a long with his self-admitted hatred towards its customers is a sharp contrast to Dante's feeble attempts at the niceties of customer service. Much of the film consists of Randall and Dante's criticism of their customers, their lives, and the world in general.
This is a cult classic which was originally released in 1994. It's so amateurish and low budget that you can't help but like it. The fact that it was filmed on a $27,000 budget and began the career of writer/director Kevin Smith makes it a must see for anyone who has an appreciation for independent films. It should also be appealing to anyone who worked in retail and can relate to the quirky customers who inevitably enter the store and provide fodder for funny bar stories. In this day and age of multi-million dollar films with huge special effects, it's refreshing to watch a movie like this that relies solely on the script and actors to create the entertainment.
Rating: 3 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: Yes
Starring: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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