DVD a must-have for any 'Jay and Silent Bob' fan

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back - R\nStarring: Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck\nDirected by: Kevin Smith\n\"Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" delivers one of the most fun and elaborate dick-and-fart jokes ever to grace DVD. Director Kevin Smith, known for his "View Askewniverse" films including "Clerks" and "Chasing Amy," has brought back the popular stoner duo for one last romp on DVD. \nThe film takes Jay and Silent Bob from their home base in New Jersey to the sunny hills of Hollywood in a quest to stop production of a movie based on the comic book "Bluntman and Chronic," which is based on them. On their quest, these "hetero lifemates" find themselves harboring a fugitive orangutan named Susanne and battling Mark Hamill in a bong-saber battle, among other adventures. \nConfused? If so, you probably haven't seen Smith's previous films. "JSBSB" is chock full of celebrity cameos and jokes reminiscent of past Smith films, and much of the humor will be lost on those not familiar with his work. But for any Smith fan, this DVD is loaded with enough extras to keep you lauging well after the movie is over.\nThe most entertaining extra is the extensive collection of deleted scenes. Because of problems with the MPAA and GLAAD, Smith was forced to cut many of the more offensive scenes so the film could have an R rating instead of an NC-17 rating. With the magic of DVD, these scenes are now available in their full digital glory. \nAny Smith special-edition DVD would not be complete without a feature length commentary. Smith, whose commentary tracks always provide extra laughs, once again brings this feature to "JSBSB." Jason Mewes (Jay) and producer Scott Mosier join Smith for the commentary, but co-stars such as Will Ferrell, Chris Rock and Ben Affleck are unfortunately missing. Though not on the same level as his previous commentaries, Smith delivers a track that is more entertaining than most others on the market.\nAs if the outtakes and the commentary were not enough to warrant owning this DVD, it also includes the full length Comedy Central feature "Reel Comedy: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and a behind-the-scenes featurette. Both offer hilarious looks into how Smith works with his cast and crew and the relationships forged while on set.\nHighlighting the film's soundtrack, the DVD includes music videos for Stroke 9's "Kick Some Ass" and Afroman's "I Got High." Both videos are hilarious and feature Jay and Bob themselves, leaving this reviewer to wonder why they haven't appeared more on MTV. \nThis film provides a nice close to the "View Askewniverse" by bringing together characters from past Smith outings for one last look at comics, sex and drugs. And the DVD adds a ton to an already great film. No, it's not going to win any Academy Awards this spring, but I'm willing to bet you'll have a better time watching it than any film up for the ol' golden boys. Granted, if you don't have some understanding of the "ViewAskiewniverse," you might not want to run out and buy this DVD, but if you are a Smith fan, "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" is a necessary addition to your DVD collection. \n

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