With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent.
When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur.
After visiting Mont Saint-Michel, Marina and Neil come to Oklahoma, where problems arise. Marina meets a priest and fellow exile, who is struggling with his vocation, while Neil renews his ties with a childhood friend, Jane.
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
We’re shown pictures of the actual people involved, alongside pics of the actors who played them. Then we see pictures from the actual events next to the scenes from the film. Then we hear Jimmy Carter speaking about the events in the film. Finally, we learn a little more about where some of the principal characters are now.
After Credits? No
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NOTE: The film is dedicated in memory of Ian Mendez. Ben Affleck dedicated the film to Jen, Violet, Sera, and Sam.
Dedication: Charlestown’s reputation as a breeding ground for armed robbers is authentic. However, this film all but ignores the great majority of the residents of Charlestown, past and present, who are the same good and true people found most anywhere.
This film is dedicated to them.
Title: Mallrats
Rating: R
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Written by: Kevin Smith
Starring: Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Claire Forlani, Joey Lauren Adams, Ben Affleck, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, and Stan Lee
Release Date: 10/20/1995
Running Time: 94 minutes
Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall.
Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes
during the credits
The credits play over Jay, Silent Bob, and Susanne the chimp holding hands and walking down the street while the Weezer song “Susanne” plays.
Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes
after the credits
“Jay and Silent Bob will return in “Chasing Amy”
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Note:
“The Director Would Like to Thank
GOD – FOR ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO TELL MY STUPID STORY
SCOTT – FOR DECIDING NOT TO HIKE AROUND THE WORLD.
JIM – FOR TREATING US LIKE THE COENS AS OPPOSED TO THE TWENTY-SOMETHING KNOW-NOTHINGS WE REALLY ARE.
SEAN – FOR BRINGING A PEDIGREE TO THE PROJECT.
PIERSON – FOR KEEPING ME PURE.
MOM and DAD – FOR HAVING SEX ALL THOSE YEARS AGO.
KRISTIN – FOR PLAYING “RENE” TO MY “BRODIE” FAR TOO MANY TIMES THAN SHE SHOULD HAVE.
BOB – FOR LAUGHING DURING THE PITCH.
DAVE – FOR EVEN PRETTIER PICTURES THAN THE FIRST BUNCH.
WALT – FOR BEING THE “BRODIE” TEMPLATE, DIXIE CUP AND ALL.
JOEY – FOR BEING MY “EQUIATOR.”
The CAST and CREW – FOR HUMORING ME.
The FRONT CREDIT ARTISTS – FOR LENDING US PHAT CREDIBILITY IN THE WORLD OF COMICS.
COTTY – FOR THE COOL BOOK.
FITZ – FOR THE FAN-BOY TRADING CARDS
THE AUDIENCE – FOR SHOWING UP.
and lastly…
JOHN LANDIS and JOHN HUGHES – FOR GIVING ME SOMETHING TO DO THROUGHOUT MY YOUTH ON FRIDAY NIGHTS.”