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Mallrats

1995 · 95 min

A laid-back, joke-packed hangout with slacker banter and absurd detours, like wandering a mall with witty friends.

Tagline
They're not there to shop. They're not there to work. They're just there.
Overview
Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall. Eventually, they decide to try and win back their significant others and take care of their respective nemeses.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • absurdstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • identity
  • obsession
  • friendship
  • coming-of-age
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour8
Realism6
Romance5
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
romance, comedy
Directed by
Kevin Smith
Written by
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Starring
Jason Lee, Jeremy London, Shannen Doherty, Claire Forlani, Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Renée Humphrey, Kevin Smith
Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
95 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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