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JohnMac
15-02-2002, 14:07
I got this from ********* this morning. Great film of course with lots of in-jokes, movie and internet references. I found it interesting that not only do they put the running time of the main feature on disc 1 (104 mins) but also the running time for disc 2 (176 mins) on the back of the box as well. I think this should be done as standard instead of boasts about how many hours of extras there are (Shrek springs to mind). Can't wait to go through the extras.
silverpenguin7
15-02-2002, 14:12
I have Clerks, Mallrats, CA & Dogma. So its safe to say I am a fan of Kevin Smith. I have to admit though, I have never really been that interested in this film for some reason.
I know a few peeps that watched it and said it wasn't great so I'm unsure.
JohnMac
15-02-2002, 14:20
Originally posted by silverpenguin7
I have Clerks, Mallrats, CA & Dogma. So its safe to say I am a fan of Kevin Smith. I have to admit though, I have never really been that interested in this film for some reason.
I know a few peeps that watched it and said it wasn't great so I'm unsure.

I have all the other films on DVD as well and if you liked them you'll almost certainly like this. Probably a bit more accessible to filmgoers who haven't seen the other films, as well as lots of references to the earlier films and other films as well. I liked it a lot.
WildWayz
15-02-2002, 14:24
I got it today too - not been home to watch it yet though :)

--James
Shingster
15-02-2002, 16:07
I'm a big fan of the Kevin Smith films & i've got to say that for out & out belly laughs J&SBSB is the best! Chasing Amy his is best film overall though!
Nathan-Wind
15-02-2002, 17:44
I'm waiting for mine from Ringos.
"please come tomorrow, please come tomorrow"

I saw it twice at the pictures an i'm looking forward to seeing it again.
Sonick
15-02-2002, 18:35
Got it on on order with Play still not processing
Damn you Play:brickwall :rolleyes:
juan_schwartz
15-02-2002, 18:40
The film is easily as joke packed as Mallrats, probably moreso. But I can't understand people who say they like it who haven't seen the others, there's far too many in-jokes, which is great for us long time Smith fans, the mind boggles for these poor fools...
internetuser
15-02-2002, 18:55
Play wont ship this till around the 26th !

Its a decent film, with a LOT of in jokes, I saw this at the pics, and laughed most the way through, the lass I was with, did not get alot of the jokes, but still enjoed it.
WildWayz
15-02-2002, 21:24
I've only seen Jay and blah blah and Dogma - but I still understood most of the jokes and it is soooooo easy to tell when they are slipping in in-house jokes into the movie.

I still thought it was funny, vulgar and cool :)

--James
internetuser
15-02-2002, 22:18
WildWayz - if you watch the other films alot more things will become funnier than your first viewing. Just daft little comments and people, that you would not recognise, if you had not seen the other films.
Silent Bob
16-02-2002, 02:33
Originally posted by silverpenguin7
I have Clerks, Mallrats, CA & Dogma. So its safe to say I am a fan of Kevin Smith. I have to admit though, I have never really been that interested in this film for some reason.
I know a few peeps that watched it and said it wasn't great so I'm unsure.

Yer big ponce, get it ordered! :p

Mine arrived today from MT and i nearly collapsed when i put on and was greeted with a flickering screen...problem now sorted (dodgy wiring), the film it self is great...must admit the first few viewings i was unsure about it, but by the time i saw it at the cinema (Ahoy there Nathan-Wind :p ) it had grown on me...LOTS!

The DVD edition is fantastic with a shed load of quality extras you now come to expect from Smith, sad to see Affleck is missing from the commentary though :(. And as you're a fan SP7 this film is made solely for you, as only a fan would get the jist of this movie, it's just littered with in-jokes/refrences.

Just don't be expecting another 'Chasing Amy' (my fave) this is a more slap-stick 'Mallrats' type affair.
toot
16-02-2002, 15:14
the deleted scenes on the 2nd disc are brilliant.. all ~90 mins of it :D with the deleted scenes from his other films i could see why they were taken out, but these ones are as funny as the stuff in the film i think :) i nearly wet my self when he was talking 'dirty' to the hookers

but that facial hair on mewes... ugh :p
Tequila
16-02-2002, 19:21
I bet you all bought the dvd for the lipstick :D
silverpenguin7
16-02-2002, 20:09
Originally posted by Silent Bob
Yer big ponce, get it ordered! :p

:eek:
Why you cheeky little....... lol

Sounds like its worth a purchase. Now, do I wait for payday or just get the damn thing........:nuts:
CookieMonster
17-02-2002, 17:26
what kind of box is jay and silent bob 2 disc in?
toot
17-02-2002, 17:33
Originally posted by CookieMonster
what kind of box is jay and silent bob 2 disc in?

a thick double DVD box.. with two separate compartments. the same as Dogma SE, and Clerks the cartoon.
Nathan-Wind
18-02-2002, 10:00
Originally posted by Silent Bob


by the time i saw it at the cinema (Ahoy there Nathan-Wind :p ) it had grown on me...LOTS!



Hello there yourself Silent Bob:)

I was unsure about how much people who weren't mad on Kevin Smith would get from the film, especially as I went to the British Premiere (not as glamorous as it sounds) and it was full of hardcore Kevin Smith fans, some of them even took Kevin Smith characters as forums usernames;) So it was the best place to see the film for the first time. But I looked all the in-jokes up on the Internet and as well as loads of references to other Kevin Smith films there is also loads of comic book references that went totally over my head (never read 'em) and I still loved it.
I think its one of the funniest joke packed films i've seen. I doubt anybody spotted and got all the gags on their first viewing. So if you're wondering whether to get it or not do yourself a favour and order it now. Unfortunately i'm still waiting for mine from Ringos.
aprout
18-02-2002, 12:19
A question to those who got it from ********* - is it the Dimension (US) release, or the Alliance Atlantis (Canadian) release?
Matchstick
18-02-2002, 13:54
What are the differences between the versions ?
aprout
18-02-2002, 13:59
as far as I know, nothing but the packaging, but the Dimension ones always look more professional than the Alliance ones. How anal am I ? :D
Matchstick
18-02-2002, 14:02
I'm not even going to comment on that ;)
JohnMac
18-02-2002, 15:22
Originally posted by aprout
A question to those who got it from ********* - is it the Dimension (US) release, or the Alliance Atlantis (Canadian) release?

Dimension Collector's Series
aprout
18-02-2002, 15:34
Excellent (in a mr. Burns stylee).

Thanks for that. Off to ********* I go. :D
silverpenguin7
18-02-2002, 20:14
Just ordered mine from MT this very eve. Can't wait :D
Silent Bob
20-02-2002, 10:35
Anyone found the "Easter Egg" on Disc 2 yet?

The DVD review of 'J&SBSB' over @ News Askew (http://newsaskew.com/dvd/jayandsilentbobstrikeback/) says.......

EASTER EGGS? (DISC 2)

I will say that the DVD does contain one single easter egg, which isn't too tough to find if you dig around a bit, though a fair word of warning - You might be sorry that you found it! It's cleverly but logically hidden. Happy hunting.

I've been through/watched everything on Disc 2 but not come across it....YET!?!?!?
RichB
20-02-2002, 11:17
Try the Jason Mewes biography section
Urggh :D
Silent Bob
20-02-2002, 13:28
Cheers Rich....'though i do wish i'd never asked now. :D
daveo
20-02-2002, 13:31
Originally posted by JohnMac


Dimension Collector's Series

In a <BIG>BIG</BIG> two disk case:clap:

(Well I was impressed)
silverpenguin7
20-02-2002, 14:53
Originally posted by silverpenguin7
Just ordered mine from MT this very eve. Can't wait :D
And it arrived today!

Seeing as I have been let out of work an hour and a half early today think I might just go watch it :D
john316
20-02-2002, 15:01
Originally posted by aprout
as far as I know, nothing but the packaging, but the Dimension ones always look more professional than the Alliance ones. How anal am I ? :D

I know exactly what you mean - the Alliance version of J&SBSB contain lots of French and English all over the packaging - why they didn't do the usual reversible French and English cover baffles me!
Fat Man Hackett
20-02-2002, 15:53
That's what I was thinking... Can anyone post a link to a high quality scan of the US English only cover for us french haters to dowload and print off? Thanks! :)
Hamburger3
20-02-2002, 17:09
Originally posted by Silent Bob
Cheers Rich....'though i do wish i'd never asked now. :D


Whats the secret ?

Use spoiler tags but I need to know.

:)
Tequila
20-02-2002, 17:23
Originally posted by Hamburger3



Whats the secret ?

Use spoiler tags but I need to know.

:)

I will give you a clue Balls
Silent Bob
20-02-2002, 23:21
A more detailed explanation......Mr. Mewes drops his pants to give us a rear view of his nutz which are wedged between his legs. :p
john316
20-02-2002, 23:52
Just finished watching this on DVD - it was my first Kevin Smith film and I was very impressed -

I just loved the banter between Affleck and Matt Damon and I see where they got the Steve Stifler character out of American Pie now - he is a more mainstream Jay!!

Now to decide my next Kevin Smith movie!
The_Evil_Dean
21-02-2002, 00:17
The Evil Deans 4 step course to subtle Kevin Smith immersion

1: your next one should be Mallrats as it is in the same vain as Jay and Silent Bob and will heighten your apreciation for the always brilliant Jason Lee ( this was my first KS movie )

2: Chasing Amy something a little different more mature and subtle wills how you a different side to Kevin Smith

3: Dogma more Jay and silent bob with a wonderous 2 disc DVD a little heavy on the philosophy but I found it great and still do

4: Clerks the film where it all began ( on first veiwing of this I was underwhelmed but I will be buying the 10th anniversary edition ) brilliant dialogue and it is a slow boil it grows on you over time ( again in my experience )

there you go that should well and truely sort you out with Kevin Smith, if you suffer withdrawl symptoms there is always the clerks animated series
john316
21-02-2002, 00:20
Is the Mallrats R1 SE also part of the recent price cut in Kevin Smith DVDs in the States?
Alanok
21-02-2002, 08:11
Not sure John. I have seen reports that the whole Kevin Smith back catalogue was going to be reduced but have only seen Clerks and Chasing Amy coming down in price for re-release at the end of Feb.
john316
21-02-2002, 13:46
Originally posted by Alanok
Not sure John. I have seen reports that the whole Kevin Smith back catalogue was going to be reduced but have only seen Clerks and Chasing Amy coming down in price for re-release at the end of Feb.

Thats all I have seen - hopefully it will get cheaper soon!
yeldarb
21-02-2002, 16:51
They need a price cut.

Clerks DVD is currently $49.99 in HMV on 42nd Street!

What a rip off
silverpenguin7
21-02-2002, 18:51
LOVE this film!

Love the 'original' name for Seasame Street......NWP ;) :D
john316
21-02-2002, 19:00
Originally posted by silverpenguin7
LOVE this film!

Love the 'original' name for Seasame Street......NWP ;) :D

Loved that bit and also Mark Hamill's line "Don't **** with a Jedi Master, son" - just so funny and is also used during the menus on disc 1, in face, there are so many funny bits in it that my post would be stupidly long if I described them all!! :D
Nathan-Wind
22-02-2002, 08:25
In the last couple of days i've found myself giggling at work while thinking about Jason Lee's cue the music line and with what happens next:D
Just Call Me Wanda
22-02-2002, 10:00
I coughed up a lung at Jason Lee's 'Wanna chocolate covered pretzel' line, but only Smith-oholics will get that one! :)
Bolch
22-02-2002, 10:16
IMHO

Funniest Bit -
References to Ben Affleck and hookers

Worst Bit -
The whole scooby doo afair

Best Outtake, which should have been left in the movie -
Brenda? DICK!
mythuk
22-02-2002, 21:40
I'm a Smith fan and have just finished watching this (got it yesturday from Play). I have to say it's my least fave out of all his View Askew films. It didn't make me laugh out loud more than a handful of times (unlike the others esp. Clerks) and the best thing in it was Eliza Dushku ( :nuts: ). There were some very funny bits but it didn't seem the 'gel' as well as his other films, which although all different, I find v. funny. Maybe I'll grow to like this on repeated viewings.

:)
Jimmyboy
23-02-2002, 19:03
Originally posted by aprout
A question to those who got it from ********* - is it the Dimension (US) release, or the Alliance Atlantis (Canadian) release?
Mine says Dimension on the front cover and Alliance Atlantis on the spine. :confused:
RichB
23-02-2002, 19:38
Canadian release I guess
Jimmyboy
23-02-2002, 20:05
Would it be a mistake to buy anymore Smith films right now ?,
Coz I get the feeling there will be some SE/CE/UE's coming out after the success of J&SB.
toot
23-02-2002, 20:25
Originally posted by Jimmyboy
Would it be a mistake to buy anymore Smith films right now ?,
Coz I get the feeling there will be some SE/CE/UE's coming out after the success of J&SB.

the R1 versions of all of them are already special editions with tons of extras. there is a new 10th aniversary of Clerks coming out in about 2 years though. so i'd go for it, you won't regret getting the US versions.. :)

also.. i don't think J&SB was that successful was it?
JohnMac
23-02-2002, 20:50
My copy has Dimension on the front and on the spine.
Joe Pasquale
23-02-2002, 21:18
Originally posted by toot

also.. i don't think J&SB was that successful was it?

Yep, Dogma did better in this country, and I think in the US too. Plus J&SB had over twice the budget...

Yep, and like toot says the only one worth hesitating over getting would be Clerks.
Jimmyboy
23-02-2002, 21:22
Originally posted by Joe Pasquale

Yep, and like toot says the only one worth hesitating over getting would be Clerks.
So where are all these cheap Kevin Smith discs ?.
I thought they were supposed to be around $14 now ?.
Cheapest I could find em is around £14.50.
Arch Stanton
23-02-2002, 21:24
In the world of Mr Stanton the one you should definatley get is Clerks then Chasing Amy.


Is worst film by a long way is Dogma. Infact they could use it in film schools as how not to make a major motion picture. ( too much dialog that slows the film down. Redundant charecters that don't add anything to the film. Dull direction. etc...)

All that and i'm still a Kevin Smith fan. :)
Montevideo
23-02-2002, 22:16
Originally posted by toot


also.. i don't think J&SB was that successful was it?

He posted something on the View Askew messageboard about how he was 'licking his box office wounds' post JASB release. Had done about $30 million dollars then IIRC...

Considerably better than Dogma, much worse than Amy I reckon (in terms of quality - not box office).

Looking forward to Jersey Girl though - apparently it's the anti-JASB, so hopefully it will be more like Amy.

He can shove Fletch Lives up his not inconsiderable backside though :)
Jimmyboy
23-02-2002, 23:19
Originally posted by toot

also.. i don't think J&SB was that successful was it?
Well I was kinda thinking in terms of DVD sales due to the amount of net nerds who love Kevin Smith films.
I get the impresion that this will be a big seller on DVD even though it didnt do that great at the boxoffice.
Fat Man Hackett
27-02-2002, 10:08
Anyone fancy posting a link to a nice big scan of the US version, for all us French hating Canadian DVD buyers... Please!! :D

Thanks!