Chasing Amy Review by Jesse (5 Stars)

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Starring:
Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Matt Damon, Ethan Suplee, Casey Affleck, Guinevere Turner, Brian O'Halloran

Directed By:
Kevin Smith

Written By:
Kevin Smith

Chasing Amy (1997)

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Movie Review by Jesse
March 17th, 2007

Kevin Smith's Best

This is, without a doubt, Kevin Smith's greatest accomplishment. This should never be compared to his other films because this one is far superior. Unlike Clerks. or Mallrats, this actually has some poignancy and warmth. I'm not saying Smith's other films are bad, I love them actually, but they aren't good films like Chasing Amy is.

Holden (Affleck) and Banky (Lee) are comic book artists. They share an apartment and have been friends for twenty years. At a convention one day, they meet a fellow comic artist named Alyssa Jones (Adams). Holden quickly falls for her only to find out that she is a lesbian. They spend a lot of time together trying only to be friends, but Holden can't resist and confesses his love to her. Surprisingly, she feels the same way and they begin seeing each other. Now Holden has to deal with Banky's jealousy and his girlfriend's very eventful past.

Ben Affleck has never really came off as an actor to me, but here he proves me wrong. He was terrific in his role and I'm sorry I've ever doubted him. Jason Lee was great, too. But the performance that was the highlight of the film was Joey Lauren Adams as Alyssa the lesbian comic book artist. She was absolutely amazing and fun to watch, also. She reminds me of a young Jennifer Tilly (which is a good thing). She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in this film. A hilarious appearance by Jay and Silent Bob was fun to see, too.

This movie is underrated. It isn't recognized like Kevin Smith's Dogma or Mallrats which is unfortunate because this film could run laps around them with its eyes shut. This is a comedy/drama which may at times come off as a chick flick, but it really isn't anything like that. Smith's use of dialogue makes for hilarious and memorable scenes.

This movie is touching, hilarious and downright brilliant. A big thank you to Kevin Smith for making this because it has become an instant favourite of mine. I highly recommend this film. If you haven't seen this, go rent it now. Thank me later.

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