- TV
Kevin Smith's 1997 romantic comedy, the third film in his View Askewniverse series. Holden (Ben Affleck) and Banky (Jason Lee)...
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...
Less
Where to watch Chasing Amy
87 %89 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
83 %197,292 reviewsAudience score rating
"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"
—
The New York Times
The New York Times"The only romantic comedy in quite a while that acknowledges, even celebrates, the fact that love and sex are emotional anarchy. Read full review"
—
Salon
Salon"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."
—
Variety
Variety"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."
—
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"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."
—
Roger Ebert
Roger EbertChasing Amy | Details
- Rating
- MA15+,
- Runtime
- 114
- Genre
- Comedy, Romance
- Country of origin
- USA
