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Chasing Amy

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Original title

Chasing Amy

Year

1997

Running time

113 min.

Country

United States

Director

Kevin Smith

Screenwriter

Kevin Smith

Cast

Music

David Pirner

Cinematography

David Klein

Producer

View Askew Productions. Distributor: Miramax

Genre

Comedy. Romance. Drama | Comedy-Drama. Romantic Comedy. Cult movie. Independent Film (US). Gay & Lesbian

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Synopsis

Holden McNell and Banky Edwards are best friends and authors of a popular comic book called "Bluntman and Chronic" (based on Jay and Silent Bob of "Clerks" and "Mallrats" fame). Holden falls in love with Alyssa, also a comic book artist, who happens to be a lesbian. Holden's new relationship with Alyssa strains his life-long friendship with Banky, and soon the relationship between Holden and Alyssa hits a wall due to Holden not being able to deal with her past.

Awards: 1997: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Actress (Joey Lauren Adams)

1997: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Male (Lee). 3 Nominations

1997: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Screenplay

1997: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Most Promising Actress (Adams). 3 Nominations

1997: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Best Screenplay

1998: British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): Nom. Best Int. Ind. Film - English Language

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Critics' reviews

"A brutally honest romance. If you loved Sleepless in Seattle, you'll just hate it."

Richard Schickel: Time
"As 'Chasing Amy' redefines the boy-meets-girl formula for a culture where anything goes (...) Smith's knowing humor and unruffled style make a good antidote to gender chaos"

Janet Maslin: The New York Times
"For all its inconsistencies, this is Smith's most provocative outing yet and certainly the toughest to forget (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"

Mike Clark: USA Today
"It’s a rude blast of gleeful provocation, a farce about emotional pain, a drama about sexual slapstick."

Peter Travers: Rolling Stone
"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"

Kevin Thomas: Los Angeles Times
"Touching, funny, sweet, and most important of all, real"

James Berardinelli: ReelViews
"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 (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
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