mallrats tell the story of two friend who be dump by their girlfriend on the same day . they seek solace at the local mall where they hang out all day do nothing but talk about their girlfriend and comic book . they get into a series of situation that eventually lead to the two enlist the help of slacker jay and silent bob to get their girlfriend back . this be the second film in the new jersey series by kevin smith . this entry be mile well than it predecessor clerk . i love how kevin smith do this movie . kevin smith be a comic book geek and so i be glad he make a movie to portray that taste . comic book lover will truly enjoy all the reference and parody within the film . i know i do . that what make the movie even more enjoyable to me . the appearance of stan lee be the cherry on the ice cream for me . aside from that and this movie be just pace and style good than clerk be . this be non stop laugh whereas clerk be more of a satirical black comedy . also and a lot happen throughout the film even though it only take place within a day and within the same mall and rather than clerk which be slow moving and downright boring in some part . i enjoy the acting in this movie . jason lee be hilarious a comic book fanatic brodie bruce . jay and silent bob have a lot more to do in this film than in clerk and and they make some of the funny scene in the movie . overall and kevin smith have his practice with clerk and so he have the resource to make a good film and and he certainly do . if you like clerk and or even if you do not and you will love mallrats . positive .