Clerks 2
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Rosario Dawson’sClerks IIrole win over long - fourth dimension fans , but her fate left the histrion traumatize . Clerks IIserves as a sheer continuation of 1994’sClerks , bringing audience back to the mundane yet unexpectedly wakeless lives of Dante Hicks and Randal Graves . Set inthe fast food chain Mooby’s , Clerks IIexpands on the original ’s exploration of everyday ennui , seasoned with Smith ’s signature blend of humor and pop acculturation mention . Unlike its black - and - blanched predecessor , Clerks IIimmerses viewers in the vibrant , albeit often crass , world of its character as they sail their thirties , still encroach in minimal - wage chore .
Among the new faces inClerks IIisRosario Dawson ’s Becky Scott , the Mooby ’s manager with a acute humor and a compassionate heart . Dawson ’s portrayal of Becky brought a refreshing and dynamical distaff front to the predominantly male plaster bandage , offer a nuanced depiction of a adult female who is both secure and vulnerable , deeply impacting the life of Dante and Randal . Her character ’s romantic entanglement with Dante and give substance to his life made Becky a memorable and beloved lineament in theClerkssaga . However , Clerks IIIrevealed an unexpected fate for her .
Kevin Smith made three Clerks movies across three decades , and the sequels did n’t always manage to dwell up to the original indie masterpiece .
Rosario Dawson’s Becky Was Killed By A Drunk Driver After The Events Of Clerks II
The Reveal Was An Unexpectedly Emotional Moment For An Askewniverse Movie
InClerks III , audience are presented with a perfect and heart - rick growth : Becky ’s tragic decease , along with that of her and Dante ’s unborn child , in a inebriated driving stroke , which take place off - cover after the events ofClerks II . This narrative choice importantly touch the tone and charge of the third film , insert a somber reality that deep affect the characters , in particular Dante .
" It ’s traumatizing , it ’s triggering . Some of those flashback moments , it ’s gruesome . It ’s pretty devastating and also just super real . We drop off people that we have intercourse , when we remember of them , we love them . That ’s how I experience about Becky , I love her . It ’s sad , but also it gave such a richness to these eccentric and the things that they ’ve lived through . And you get it . You ’re really understanding those breakdowns that they have , and some of these conversation , like Brian [ O’Halloran ] ’s soliloquy of what he ’s going through , is just so powerful . He had to bear the brunt of the aroused weighting of expressing the loss of Becky , you know what I mean ? "
Dawson ’s insight into the portrayal of Becky ’s demise and its consequence emphasizes the profound burden it has on the surviving characters , underscoring the emotional complexness and maturity thatClerks IIIaims to channel . Her reference of " Brian ’s soliloquy " refers toa polar picture where the character reference Dante , act by Brian O’Halloran , sound out his sorrow and the wallop of Becky ’s absence . This mo dish as a cathartic expression of release , not just for the character , but for the audience and the actors themselves .
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Kevin Smith has been making movies for almost 30 years , but he is perhaps best known for his View Askewniverse , a celluloid saga as old as his career .
Dawson Returned In An Unexpected Way For Clerks III
She’s A Specter Who Visits Dante One Last Time
In an unexpected twist forClerks III , Rosario Dawson ’s character , Becky , does not return through conventional means such as flashbacks or received narrative gimmick . Instead , Becky makes a brief but impactful appearance that manages to inject humor into the picture through a nod to the series ' past times with a reference to a graphic sex act that was a litigious argumentation inClerks II . More poignantly , however , she is portray as a haunting specter , meeting with Dante one last sentence . This representation of Becky significantly affects the emotional landscape painting of the pic , especially highlighted during Dante ’s move monologue .
Dawson ’s willingness to return to the role in such a unique manner speaks volumes about her commitment to the character reference and theClerksseries as a whole . The actor revealed :
" I was so aroused to do it , but I retrieve when I was keep an eye on the plastic film , just wondering like , ' Oh my God , is it going to feel like her ? ' But I think it does . "
Releasing over a decade after the original cult classic, Clerks II centers on Dante and Randal, who venture out to find a new job after their Quick Stop store catches on fire. They eventually settle on a Mooby’s fast food restaurant. Clerks II is the sixth film in Kevin Smith’s Askewniverse.
Dawson ’s portrayal of Becky , even in such a ghostlike and limited capacity , emphasizes the survive impact of the character on the serial ' universe and particularly on Dante ’s life . Through this nuanced plan of attack , Dawson ensures that Becky ’s presence , though not forcible , remains a muscular and rousing force within the film , enriching her use inClerks II , Kevin Smith ’s Askewniverse , and allow for a deeper exploration of grief , remembering , and the process of prompt on .
All threeClerksmovies are available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video .
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Releasing over a decennary after the original cult classic , Clerks II centers on Dante and Randal , who pretend out to encounter a new job after their Quick Stop store catches on fire . They eventually settle on a Mooby ’s fast food restaurant . clerk II is the sixth film in Kevin Smith ’s Askewniverse .
Following up years after Clerks II, Clerks III returns to the iconic Quick Stop/VHS strip location that’s been around since the first film. In this third entry in the Clerks series, Randal Graves has just had a heart attack. Upon his recovery, he realizes he wants to finally push ahead by making a film about his life surrounding the Quick Stop and his best friend, Dante Hicks.
