Chasing Amy Movie Review 1997

Holden (Affleck) and best friend Banky (Lee), New Jersey comic book artists, attend a convention in New York where Holden is immediately attracted to fellow artist Alyssa (Adams). His ego is quickly deflated when Alyssa lets him know she's a lesbian. They try for friendship, head into a rocky romance, and then Holden discovers Alyssa's had a wild (and heterosexual) past, which pushes all his emotional buttons. Writer/director Smith supplies his trademark sharp dialogue, and the leads all contribute fine performances. Jay (Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith), from Smith's earlier pics, make another appearance and supply the story that gives the film its title.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 113 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, Lesbians, Generation X, Sex & Sexuality, Buddies, Art & Artists, Screen Teams: Damon & Affleck, New Jersey, Comic Books, Director/Star Teams: Smith & Affleck

Screenplay

Kevin Smith

Cast

Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Matt Damon

Cinematography

David Klein

Director

Kevin Smith

Music

David Pirner

Producer

Scott Mosier, John Pierson, View Askew, Miramax Films

Awards

Ind. Spirit 1997: Screenplay, Support. Actor (Lee).