I love and own every Kevin Smith movie and Clerks 2, I thought, was funny as hell. Somewhat predictable? Sure... but I kind of knew that going into it. It may just be that you're so hyped to see the sequel that nothing could possibly live up to it. I was that way with Austin Powers 2. I hated it when I saw it on opening night, but then watched it again a few weeks later and thought it was hilarious. Clerks 2 was along the lines of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, which I also loved. Cheers.