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Summary: One of my all-time favorites!
Review: Simply put - this movie has one of the greatest combinations of humor, wit, and gritty emotional realism that I've ever had the pleasure of watching. It is the best of the New Jersey Trilogy and better than Dogma (all good movies).
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Summary: Smith's most serious movie but it still packs a laugh
Review: Chasing Amy wasn't really meant to be all that funny. It's actually a pretty serious love story between Affleck, Adams and Jason Lee???!!! Affleck plays a comic writer who falls in love with Joey Lauren Adams who at the time when they meet is a lesbian and in the end their love is brought to a tragic end because of a story of her past.Again, this one is a serious one. There are some pretty funny parts to it and of course some outrageous parts to it (something that is always to be expected during a Kevin Smith film) but all in all, this is a comedic date movie almost. And of course, Chasing Amy has Silent Bob's longest lines in any of his movies and I assure, Silent Bob's line in this one is very revitting and very touching in a way. Chasing Amy is a really good one for any drama freaks who need that little touch of love every now and then and it's also for any of you that need a good laugh once in while. I won't spoil the ending because it's very important to the rest of the movie but I assure you, you'll feel something after watching this one. Let's just say if Smith movies were Star Wars like, this would be the "Empire Strikes Back". Very cool movie. 5 Stars!
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Summary: Mr Smith Gets A Bit Serious
Review: CHASING AMY is, in my opinion, director Kevin Smith's best film. Sure, there's a lot of funny moments here, but everything that made MALLRATS a bit more bawdy, is toned down. AMY takes an honest look at relationships. Comic book artist Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) falls hard for fellow artist Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams). However, her sexual orientation, prevents her from recipricating those feelings. Holden's pal, Banky Edwards (Jason Lee), tries to get him to forget all about her. Thanks, to his own misgivings about himself, he just can't do it. Filled with Smith's unique style and take on life, the film gives Ben Affleck his best role, to date. Adams also shines and makes Alyssa her own, while Lee provides most of the film's comic relief, and is always reliable. Considering the first two installments of "the Jersey trilogy", the movie is more introspective, then one would expect. I am a fan of Smith and his work, it's nice to know that he has enough talent to want to try new things, once in a while. The Criterion Collection DVD boasts another great audio commentary with a slew of folks from the film There's a "special" video intro by Smith. The 10 deleted scenes and handful of outtakes are entertaining and fun. The theatrical trailer, a guide to the Jersey trilogy and how it all comes together, balance out the main extras. A great film that is highly recommended ***** stars for the Criterion DVD
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Summary: An smart romantic comedy/drama.
Review: When a independent comic book writer/artist Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) falls in love with a beautiful, bright woman named Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams). Which they actually doing the same thing in the world of comic books, they love doing. Holden starts to be really into her, ... When Holden begin his relationship with her. Holden's best friend and inker of his comic book-Banky (Jason Lee) before distant to him and Banky becomes jealous and possesive for more than platonic reasons. Love/Hate/Relationship between Holden and Alyssa become something more than that. Written and Directed by Kevin Smith (Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back, Jersey Girl) made a Clever, Original, Comedy/Drama with a Dynamite story between Friendship, Relationship and Love.
Affleck & Adams are Perfect in this. Lee is also great as Holden's long time buddy. This independent film ended up being a Box Office Hit. It's a winning film all around and it's offers something different for a change. DVD's has an good anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) transfer and with an fine Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD Extras:There's a entertaining commentary track by Director:Smith, Producer:Scott Moiser (Clerks, Mallrats), Actors:Affleck (Changing Lanes) and Jason Mewes, Associate Producer:Robert Hawk, Miramax Executive:Jon Gordon and View Askew:Vincent Pereria. Ten Deleted Scenes, Outtakes and More. This is Smith's best work as a film director and it shows you how Smith could and can be good as a filmmaker. An Excellent Job well done. Watch for Casey Affleck (Drowning Mona) and Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting) in Cameos. Grade:A.
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Summary: Really like a 3.6 out of 4
Review: I can't wait for a bad Smith movie to come out so I can say, "IT [...]!" This, however, like all his movies so far was beyond good and almost revolves beyond the area of perfection that it's back to [...]! There, I said it. Really, if you like an intelligent, witty and pretty funny movie rent this. It could have done with Jay and Bob, but I guess it was alright for the small cameo it was.
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Summary: Kevin Rules
Review: All of Kevin Smiths movies rules. this movie is a muse be for every guy in a relationship.
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Summary: Chasing Closure
Review: This is a good film. . . It is a comedy at heart but there is quite a bit of drama. It represents a new direction for Kevin Smith in film making, as his previous films (Clerks, Mallrats) have been sarcastic comedies. Jason Lee and Ben Affleck, both Kevin Smith film veterens, each take on new roles in this movie and are funny in their new shoes. Joey Lauren Adams, another Smith vet, plays a lesbian turned strait, turned lesbian who is the love interest of the Affleck character. It all leads to hilarity and infinate amounts of baggage. This is good movie and well worth the money. It is a must have for all Kevin Smith fans.
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Summary: Let's Get The Review Started
Review: Amazing, simply amazing. I was one of the fortunate few that actually got to see the "Jersey Collection" in order, and "Chasing Amy" was definitely a great way to end the trilogy. I can't write much without ruining the movie, but it's a definitely attention catcher. Kevin Smith (the director) gets your attention by making characters with very simple surroundings, but very complex personalities. This was also the movie that accelerated Ben Affleck into superstardom, but Jason Lee did as well (or maybe even better) of a job in this movie.
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Summary: Not as good as Clerks
Review: Well, Kevin Smith is an awesome director, and this movie proves it along with any other of his movies. I'd say the most serious of all the Jersey movies, but still a great watch none-the-less. Theres a great lesbian part in the beginning, and black rage, which i still laugh at every time.
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Summary: This Movie is Wack!
Review: Now I'm a huge Kevin Smith fan! But this just has to be his worst movie yet! It's not even that funny, expept for the "tracer" scene. I bet the only reason that other customers think it's funny is just because the 2 coupled characters played by Ben Aflek (Plays a comic book writer) and Joey Lourey Adams (plays an experienced Lesbian) swear there there heads of and going to too much detail in their past experiences when they were having their arguments. I mean come on grow up! Only a 10 year old would find that funny (But I wouldn't really recommend it for that age group!)
If your looking for a movie with comical stoner appearance by Jay(Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob("the almighty" Kevin Smith) this is not the movie, like i mean they are only in one minute of the movie and thats it!
Please do your self-a favor and just go rent or buy Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma or Jay and Silent Bob Strike back insted! Chasing Amy isn't really worth it.
I only recommend this movie if you are a ROMANTIC comedy or Love Story Fan or if your the type of person who would like to check out EVERY Kevin Smith movie I recommend that you just rent this movie.
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