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Mallrats

£125.00

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Mallrats

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Year

1995

Size/Type

NSS #950135, US One Sheet (27" x 40") Single Sided

Country of Origin

United States (USA)

Condition

Very Fine plus – Near Mint minus / Originally rolled (as issued)

Director

Kevin Smith

Actor/Actress

Claire Forlani, Jeremy London, Shannen Doherty, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Kevin Smith, Michael Rooker, Stan Lee

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“They’re not there to shop. They’re not there to work. They’re just there.”

Original Gramercy Pictures country of origin, one-sheet movie poster for the slapstick Kevin Smith romantic comedy, “Mallrats” starring Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Claire Forlani and Jason Lee. All of whom are featured on this 1995 comic book style film poster by Drew Struzan. This is the story of two friends who both lose their girlfriends on the same day and spend the rest of the day hanging out in a local mall with their wacky friends. With a clever design, Struzan does a great job of representing the characters, making them instantly recognisable; the addition of Stan Lee is a nice touch and he looks particularly cool. It displays to excellent effect and is presented in unrestored, rolled (as issued) condition. A rare high grade item of movie memorabilia for a very collectable ‘cult’ comedy film.

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Trivia: Brodie’s comic book collection seen in the movie was director Kevin Smith‘s collection at the time (which has grown considerably since). The collection is what Smith was able to purchase back after selling his original collection to finance production of Clerks (1994).

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Film Description

Mallrats Movie Poster

“Brodie Bruce, a Sega and comic book obsessed college student, and his best friend, TS Quint, are both dumped by their girlfriends on the same day, and to deal with their loss, they both go to the local mall. Along the way, they meet up with some friends, including Willam, a guy who stares at Magic Eye pictures, desprately trying to see the hidden image; Gwen, one of TS’s ex-girlfriends; and Jay & Silent Bob, of Clerks fame. Eventually, they decide to try and win back their significant others, and take care of their respective nemesises (TS’s girlfriend’s father, and a store clerk who hates the two for not having any shopping agenda).”

The second movie in Kevin Smith’s five film View ‘Askewniverse’ series is Mallrats – a charming comedy about two losers, who, after being dumped by their girlfriends decide to spend a day at the mall. – and try and win their girls back. Jason Lee and Jeremy London play the dumped-and-depressed duo of ex-boyfriends who both succeed in bringing to life the characters of. Shannen Doherty and Claire Forlani – the two ex-girlfriends also perform well here. It’s been said – not just by critics and fans, but by Kevin Smith himself, that Mallrats” is a bad movie – and by far the worst of his five. Personally, I rate this third… with Dogma in front, and Chasing Amy last – I found this movie to be funny, charming and completely entertaining. Ben Affleck‘s character was also funny to watch. Jay & Silent Bob appear to add the cartoon comedy flavour, while Stan Lee cameos in an hilarious performance of himself.

 

 

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WINDOW CARD
14 x 22″ printed on heavy stock paper with the top 4-6 inches usually left blank for the local cinema owner to fill in the cinema and the date it was due to play. Largely discontinued during the 1970’s.

HALF SHEET
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