Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot is a 2019 American comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, starring Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith as the main characters, Jay and Silent Bob. The film is a reboot of the View Askew Productions series, which includes Clerks and Mallrats, and features a star-studded cast, including Harley Quinn Smith, Rosario Dawson, and Chris Hemsworth. The movie follows the adventures of Jay and Silent Bob as they try to stop a reboot of the Bluntman and Chronic movie, which is being produced by Miramax and features Val Kilmer and Melissa Benoist.

Production

The production of the film began in February 2019, with Kevin Smith announcing the project on his Twitter account, stating that he would be directing and writing the film, which would be a reboot of the Jay and Silent Bob series. The film was produced by Jordan Monsanto and Elizabeth Destro, and features a mix of returning and new cast members, including Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, and Rosario Dawson. The film was shot on location in New Orleans, Louisiana, and features a number of Cameo appearances by celebrities such as Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Chris Hemsworth. The film's score was composed by The Hollywood Studio Symphony, and features a number of songs by artists such as Snoop Dogg and Method Man.

Plot

The plot of the film follows Jay and Silent Bob as they try to stop a reboot of the Bluntman and Chronic movie, which is being produced by Miramax and features Val Kilmer and Melissa Benoist. Along the way, they encounter a number of characters from the View Askew Productions universe, including Randal Graves from Clerks and Brodie from Mallrats. The film also features a number of references to other Kevin Smith films, including Dogma and Chasing Amy, and includes Cameo appearances by celebrities such as Stan Lee and Diedrich Bader. The film's plot is a commentary on the current state of the film industry, with Jay and Silent Bob struggling to come to terms with the fact that their characters are being rebooted without their input.

Cast

The cast of the film includes Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith as Jay and Silent Bob, respectively, as well as Harley Quinn Smith and Rosario Dawson in supporting roles. The film also features a number of Cameo appearances by celebrities such as Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Chris Hemsworth, as well as Val Kilmer and Melissa Benoist as the stars of the Bluntman and Chronic reboot. Other cast members include Trevor Fehrman, Brian O'Halloran, and Jeff Anderson, all of whom have appeared in previous Kevin Smith films. The film's cast is a mix of returning and new actors, and features a number of References to other Kevin Smith films, including Clerks and Mallrats.

Release

The film was released in the United States on October 15, 2019, by Lionsgate and Saban Films, and was shown in a limited number of theaters. The film was also released on Video on demand and Digital distribution platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and iTunes. The film's release was accompanied by a number of promotional events, including a Comic-Con panel and a Twitter Q&A session with Kevin Smith. The film's marketing campaign included a number of Trailers and Television commercials, as well as a Social media campaign featuring Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith.

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's humor and Nostalgia value. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71%, based on reviews from critics such as Peter Travers and Owen Gleiberman. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $3 million at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of Kevin Smith's career. The film's success was seen as a vindication of Kevin Smith's decision to reboot the Jay and Silent Bob series, and has led to speculation about the possibility of future View Askew Productions films. The film's reception was also influenced by the Cult following of the Jay and Silent Bob series, with many fans praising the film's Faithfulness to the original characters and storylines. Category:2019 films