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Chasing Amy [DVD] [1997]
enlarge	Director: Kevin Smith Actors: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Ethan Suplee, Scott Mosier, Jason Lee Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy New: £2.73 as of 22/11/2009 04:30 GMT details You Save: £13.26 (83%) New (13) Used (9) Collectible (1) from £1.47 Seller: direct_offers_uk Rating: 42 reviews Sales Rank: 5245 Format: PAL, Widescreen Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 108 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5017188884358 ASIN: B00006JI02 Theatrical Release Date: April 4, 1997 Release Date: September 23, 2002 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Writer-director Kevin Smith (IClerks/I) makes a huge leap in sophistication with this strong story about a comic-book artist (Ben Affleck) who falls in love with a lesbian (Joey Lauren Adams) and actually gets his wish that she love him, too. Their relationship is attacked, however, by his business partner (Jason Lee), who pulls a very unsubtle Iago act to cast doubt over the whole affair. The film has the same sense of insiderness as IClerks/I--this time, Smith takes us within the arcane, funny world of comic-book cultism--but the themes of jealousy, deceit and the high price of growing up enough to truly care for someone make this a very satisfying movie. I--Tom Keogh/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...9 Next » A GENDER BENDER ROMANTIC COMEDY... November 4, 2003 Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) 11 out of 13 found this review helpful Director Kevin Smith does it again! This is another great film by this director-writer who has turned his sights on romantic comedy, scripting an intelligent, funny, and edgy film and deftly directing it. pThe plot focuses on Holden Mc McNeil (Ben Affleck), a successful comic book artist who has yet to fall really and truly in love. While at a comic book show with his friend of twenty years and collaborator, Banky Edwards (Jason Lee), with whom he lives, Holden ends up meeting a struggling, spunky, independent, female comic book artist, the gorgeous and sexy Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams). The only problem is that she claims to like women. This self-styled lesbian and Holden begin a friendship, however, that eventually deepens into something else.pUnfortunately, a strange love triangle of sorts seems to develop among Alyssa, Holden, and Banky, as Banky takes a strong dislike to Alyssa when she and Holden manage to take their relationship to the next level. The seemingly jealous Banky does his best to try to erode the bonds between the two, but it is Holden himself who does the most to erode what he and Alyssa have, with a little inadvertent help from Alyssa. It seems that the concept of unconditional love is one with which Holden has a problem.pThis is a gender bender sort of film, with wonderful performances by the entire cast. Ben Affleck is well cast as Holden, giving a winning performance. Jason Lee is terrific as the erstwhile best friend with issues. Joey Lauren Adams lights up the screen every time she is in a scene. She does a terrific job with the role of the conflicted Alyssa. Dwight Ewell is sensational as Hooper LaMont, the ostensibly racist comic book artist, who has his own issues and is quite funny. Look also for a cameo by Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith). It is Silent Bob who lets the viewer in on the meaning of the film's title.pAll in all, this is a highly enjoyable, off-beat and edgy, romantic comedy that fans of Kevin Smith will enjoy, as will all those film lovers who simply enjoy a great film. Bravo! Brilliant August 22, 2001 6 out of 7 found this review helpful Seldom do you see a movie that mixes humour and love in such a way that it both makes you wet yourself laughing and feel a strong connection with the plot. pThe plot is pretty straight forward but the quality of the writing is the thing that sets it a part from the rest of the films of its ink. pAffleck and Adams pull off terrific performances as the lovers, Affleck in particular performs the best he ever has in this film. But Jason Lee steals the show once again (much like Jeff Anderson in Clerks) as the jealous best friend. He not only performs with hilarity but with a heart too. He plays the funny man perfectly and much of it is reminiscent of his past performance in 'Rats. A great part casted to perfection, hats off to him. Jay and Silent Bob make a welcome appearance in another memorable scene, but it isnt as comedic as their parts in 'Rats (nor should it be) but they are there and their presence is felt.pThe script is incredible, Smith wrote an absolutely amazing declaration of Love acted beautifully by affleck and it really shows his sensitive side.pOverall a film that truely deserves all the praise Clerks had and more. It will make you laugh, cry and think hard about love and sexuality. The best of the New Jersey trilogy. Smith's Best to date June 17, 2000 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Although Kevin Smith has yet to put a foot wrong (yes even with Mallrats) Chasing Amy is probably his finest achievement to date. With Clerks and Mallrats there was little sophistication along with the hilarity but this film also has depth and warmth to entice any type of person. Jay and Silent Bob make a late but great appearance and it really is worth the wait. Could these two be the greatest double act ever? A Dazzling Piece of Cinema, Right From The Heart February 3, 2003 Thorne258 (England) 12 out of 18 found this review helpful Kevin Smith's third Miramax outing evens out on the arty black-and-white subtlety of Clerks, and the over-the-top foolishness of Mallrats with a love story given a New Jersey twist.brSmith's tale of friendship, love and consuming jealousy draws in the audience with it's opening 'inker' sequence, before following right up with the 'black rage' angle.brSemi-based on experiences which Smith himself suffered, Chasing Amy provides all of the regulars: Ben Afflek, Jason Lee, Joey Lauren Adams, and of course Kevin Smith himself (along with omnipresent sidekick Jason Mews) with a host of others who portray believable, human characters.brWithout a doubt, this is Smith's best work to date, showing that the sharp-witted master of little-town comedy can infuse his work with a sense of bittersweet emotion.brChasing Amy deserves more recognition that it receives, and since buying the VHS (then later the DVD), I've been spreading the good word of Smith to all who will listen. BUY THIS! Great film+great extras to boot ! December 10, 2002 9 out of 14 found this review helpful Chasing Amy is one of those rare films which manage to be emotional and truly funny. Ben Affleck and Joey Adams give strong performances and Jason Lee brings his almost patented charismatic smiling and hand movements. The story is of a sexual nature which is probobaly left unexplained except that it is a strong script, so much so that it's probobaly the only Kevin Smith film which is watchable even if you don't like his sense of humour. The jokes are consistent by judge of their frequence and quality. pThe extra features is what will please Kevin Smith fans here, finally a Region 2 DVD with special features even resembling their Region 1 counterparts. The commentary is suitably funny and features Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Scott Mosier, Jason Mewes, Bob Hawk and John Gordon. The 10 deleted scenes are very watchable and the outtakes are very funny. There's also an intro to the movie itself by the man, Kevin Smith.pAltogether the best View Askew DVD available in Region 2 format. Showing reviews 1-5 of 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...9 Next »

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