"Clerks II" (2006) 5/10

This is a strange one. Gone are all the endearing low-budget amateur film-making elements of the original. I grew up in central Jersey (close to where the original was made, and Kevin Smith's home). They tried to pass off L.A. county as Jersey, and it just did not work. I have lived in California too, so it was really noticeable to me. Some funny moments, but more of a cameo fest. The musical number was so far removed from what the original was. I hear they are making a "Clerks III" next June, and it's safe to say that I will not be going to a theater to see it. I'm off to watch the "CLERKS" cartoons now, but most likely will not write a review.