Posted by Angus MacLeod at 63.69.53.202 on February 11, 2000 at 15:24:31:
Do you think it's a worthwhile endeavor to pursue doing a 'Mallrats' sequel at Dimension?
: Before you leap, here's the rationale:
: 1)'Mallrats' - while not brilliant - never got it day in the theatres, thanks to the worst marketing efforts money could buy afforded by Gramercy (Steve excluded)
: 2) There is a huge fan-base for the film now, thanks to home video
: 3) I'm getting close to shutting down the View Askewniverse permanently, in favor or making more diverse, less Jay-and-Bob type flicks, so this would be one of the last of the bunch
: 4) And while it may not be any great leap forward artistically, it might be a lot of fun (the true reason to do anything).
: I welcome all opinions (though if they're negative, keep them tasteful and not too insulting). It's not even a plan right now; just an inkling. Here's your chance to spark it or squash it.
: Thoughts?
Well, for starters, that would be a GREAT idea! Why? Well, for one, I thought the movie was underrated and has a depth and splendor all it's own within it's satirical, slapstick shell. It's instantly quotable, and displays all the connections and Askewverse-references that we're used to.
Mallrats 2...I want to see Brodie and Randall have their final confrontation with Steve-Dave. I want to see LaFours bested by our two favorite stoners. I want to see cameos by ALL the characters! I want to see Brodie run into Banky, the Hicks brothers, etc. Let it be the big bang to end it all taking place where else but the mall!
Even though Dogma sated my need for an epic adventure, Mallrats 2 would be a good forum for another one, with a silly, comic twist. An event on par with Secret Wars, or the Infinity Gauntlet. Where all the heroes and villains come together in an almost impossible situation and we see witty banter and self-sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.
In closing, if the ViewAskewverse is ending, then end it with a BANG! We need this...