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'''''Mallrats''''' is a [[1995]] film written and directed by [[Kevin Smith]]. It is the second to be set in Smith's "[[View Askewniverse]]" series of interlocking films set mostly in [[New Jersey]]. The movie is set in the [[Eden Prairie Center Mall]], which, ironically, is located in [[WisconsinMinnesota]], not New Jersey. As in the other View Askewniverse movies, the characters [[Jay and Silent Bob]] figure prominently, and characters and events from other films are discussed. Several cast members, including [[Jason Lee (actor)|Jason Lee]], [[Ben Affleck]], and [[Joey Lauren Adams]], have gone on to work in several other Smith films. Comic book icon [[Stan Lee]] made a [[cameo appearance]], as did [[Brian O'Halloran]], the star of Smith's breakout feature ''[[Clerks.]]''

''Mallrats'' was the subject of much critical derision when it was released, with many critics comparing it unfavorably to Smith's first film, ''Clerks.'' In his negative review of the film, critic [[Roger Ebert]] said "Before ''Mallrats'' was released, I chaired a panel that Smith participated in and Kevin Smith cheerfully said he'd be happy to do whatever the studios wanted, if they'd pay for his films. At the time, I thought he was joking." [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19951020/REVIEWS/510200304/1023]