Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
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Metascore
51 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 106 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith
  • Summary: When Jay and Silent Bob learn that a "Bluntman and Chronic" movie is being made featuring their comic book counterparts, they drool at the thought of fat movie checks rolling in. But when the pair finds that there won't be any royalties coming their way, they set out to sabotage the flick at all costs. (News Askew)… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 31
  3. Negative: 8 out of 31
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kim Morgan
    100
    The best-looking, best-scripted and funniest of Smith's pictures, it's also Smith's sharpest.
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    80
    As Jay and Silent Bob, Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith are the perfect comedy team for smart, dirty-minded 15-year-olds, which means just about all of us.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    60
    At times fun but mostly maddeningly uneven, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back feels less like a full-fledged movie than a side project Smith took on to amuse himself and his buddies.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Mark Caro
    38
    Now that Smith has gotten these characters and jokes out of his system, here's hoping he can turn to material that doesn't require winking at the audience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 66
  3. Negative: 8 out of 66
  1. Falling_Hammer
    10
    When I first heard about this film I thought it was just another lame "parody" film about a couple of guys making jokes, but luckily I was wrong. This film is funny with a couple of very good jokes. I think that though it was rated rather average by the "pro" reviewers. To sum up, I'll just say that this is kind of a film that is worth watching and pretty damn good for that matter. Furthermore, the acting was convincing (not in all cases to be precise).… Expand
  2. JReb
    8
    One of the most halarious movies ive ever seen. I didnt think any of Smith's other movies were that funny so this came as a real shocker.
  3. Seriosity
    7
    The most uneven of all the View Askewniverse films, but it still contains some of the biggest laughs. Don't let the underwhelming first 20 minutes dissuade you, the comedy builds in momentum.… Expand
  4. Miko
    2
    Kevin Smith's first bad film. Shoddily pasted together from a confusing selection of aimless, dull, and only vaguely related scenes, this pointless mess is irritatingly smirky and self-deprecating. Just not worth it for the two to three faintly amusing moments.… Expand

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