- Actors: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell, Kevin Smith
- Directors: Kevin Smith
- Format: PAL, Widescreen, Dolby, Digital Sound
- Language English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Disney
- DVD Release Date: 23 Sep 2002
- Run Time: 113 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00006JI02
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 21,681 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Writer-director Kevin Smith (Clerks) 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 Clerks--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. --Tom Keogh
Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
English
Region 2
Kevin Smith Introduction
Colour Bars From The Cast And Crew
Audio Commentary From The Director And Cast
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Featurette
Theatrical Trailer
English
Region 2
Kevin Smith Introduction
Colour Bars From The Cast And Crew
Audio Commentary From The Director And Cast
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Featurette
Theatrical Trailer
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Smith's best film to date?,
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This review is from: Chasing Amy [VHS] [1997] (VHS Tape)
Of Kevin Smith's four films - Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Dogma - this is arguably the best, though it should perhaps be pointed out that this isn't a truly great film: I suspect that his masterpiece is yet to come.If Clerks was a little too primitive, Mallrats was too predictable, and Dogma was overwrought, then Chasing Amy sees Kevin Smith playing to his strengths: a warm, funny and most importantly unconventional romantic comedy. The scatalogical humour sits a little uneasily with some of the film's more emotional content, and Joey Lauren Adams tends to overact slightly as Ben Affleck's target of affection; but don't let such minor flaws put you off a film that may well be one of the best romantic comedies since 'Annie Hall'.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A GENDER BENDER ROMANTIC COMEDY...,
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This review is from: Chasing Amy [VHS] [1997] (VHS Tape)
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. The 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. Unfortunately, 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. This 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. All 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!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smith's Best to date,
By A Customer
This review is from: Chasing Amy [VHS] [1997] (VHS Tape)
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?
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