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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) Rank 3 Reviews
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Kevin Smith's (Dogma, Chasing Amy) fifth film was intended to be his last in the microverse (aka, the View Askewniverse) of Jay and Silent Bob, who appeared as characters in his four previous films, though he would return back to it after the less-than-st ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
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Daily-Reviews (Brian Matherly)
Suffice it to say, if you are a fan of Smith’s work, he has rewarded you greatly with the mother of all self-referencing films. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Daily-Reviews (Brian Matherly)
eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Along with CLERKS, it makes a nice bookend to [Kevin] Smith's Jersey chronicles ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Budgeted at $20 million, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back contains many remarkable things for a Smith movie. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
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A blast of comic irreverence that serves as a starring vehicle for two stoner characters who had previously been relegated to the sidelines. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Whether you will like Jay and Silent Bob depends on who you are. Most movies are made for everybody. Kevin Smith's movies are either made specifically for you, or specifically not made for you. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
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Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
A hit-or-miss affair that starts out wobbly and then gathers comic momentum. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
San Francisco Chronicle (Wesley Morris)
In addition to being his filthiest, this is his most free-associative movie. In spite of and because of its homemade look, it's also his funniest. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Wesley Morris)
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The Movie Answer Man column got a question earlier this year about whether movie characters know about other movie characters and movies. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
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USA TODAY
It's gratifying to see a comedy can have no redeeming social value yet be full of hearty laughs. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at USA TODAY
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Kevin Smith has a large cult following, and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" is a film that seems to be made almost specifically for the cult. It is packed with references to past Kevin Smith films, including reappearing characters and clever in-jokes. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Filmdog - (Mike Fisher)
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A road/chase comedy that wants nothing more than to make the audience laugh--and are there ever laughs to be had. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Movie Poop Shoot (Michael Dequina)
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One big inside joke where you’re rewarded in huge laughs if you know the info. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
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Smith's filthy dialogue is guaranteed to offend, while inspiring surreptitious giggles. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
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Joey Baloney reviews "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back"
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When they find out someone else is profiting from their comic, Jay and Silent Bob head to Hollywood to get their due. ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
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Many have been asking for where my A.I. review is� Well frankly, I haven�t seen it yet, I�m seeing it tonight. I�ve just returned from Los Angeles where I was shooting something very cool, I promise, but I�m not saying right now because I�m ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)
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The Hydroponic Duo return in Kevin Smith’s latest feature, a gleefully lowbrow road movie filled with dick jokes, jewel-thieving vixens in vinyl cat suits, and a spunky orangutan. If the very idea of this film mortifies you, stop reading. Now. If, ...read the complete Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back movie review at filethirteen.com
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Audio Revolution
"Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back" proves Kevin Smith has got his finger on the pulse of his audience. Although his humor is crude and often offensive in this movie,