I'm 31 years old and I STILL watch Clerks at least once a year. It's a glimpse into my own past as well as a reminder to always remember where I came from. Kevin Smith is clever and insightful, as well as crude enough to keep us coming back for more. I recommend any of his films, as well as the Clerks Cartoon and Comic book. If you've ever watched "An Evening with Kevin Smith" and then went back to Clerks, you would see how much Kevin Smith has grown as a Director. I just wish we could see more of the same genre, rather than go to glitz and glamour. Clerks is simple and has no pretense, but people turn up their nose at any movie that doesn't have special effects, big names, and a 100 million dollar budget. Keep in mind Kevin Smith used credit cards and his comic book collection to finance this Cannes Film Festival winner. If you haven't seen it, give it a try.
