The New York Times
Smith's knowing humor and unruffled style make a good antidote to gender chaos. Music by David Pirner contributes to the film's loose, inviting mood. Read full review
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Chasing Amy
Kevin Smith's 1997 romantic comedy, the third film in his View Askewniverse series. Holden (Ben Affleck) and Banky (Jason Lee) are comic book artists and life-long best buds. Then they meet Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams), a lesbian comic book artist that Holden falls for...
1997Rating: R16114 minsUSA
ComedyRomance
- Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Writer:
- Kevin Smith
- Cast:
- Ben AffleckJoey Lauren AdamsJason Lee,Dwight Ewell
Chasing Amy / Reviews
Salon
The only romantic comedy in quite a while that acknowledges, even celebrates, the fact that love and sex are emotional anarchy. Read full review
Full reviewVariety
Much of the dialogue is good, and Smith does a decent job of presenting the emotional fallout from every major participant's p.o.v.
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Los Angeles Times
A little movie with big truths, a work of such fierce intelligence and emotional honesty that it blows away the competition when it comes to contemporary romantic comedy.
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Roger Ebert
This could be the setup for an empty-headed sexcom, but Smith is more ambitious and subtle. While the surface of his film sparkles with sharp, ironic dialogue, deeper issues are forming, and "Chasing Amy'' develops into a film of touching insights.
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