Chasing Amy (1997)
Front Cover Actor
Ben Affleck Holden McNeil
Joey Lauren Adams Alyssa Jones
Jason Lee Banky Edwards
Dwight Ewell Hooper
Jason Mewes Jay
Kevin Smith Silent Bob
Dwight Ewell Hooper LaMont
Ethan Suplee Fan
Scott Mosier Collector
Casey Affleck Little Kid
Guinevere Turner Singer
Movie Details
Genre Comedy; Romance
Director Kevin Smith
Writer Kevin Smith
Language English
Audience Rating R
Running Time 1 hr 51 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
After a pair of films about hipster slackers, the work of writer-director Kevin Smith matured and gained critical respect with this low budget, independent comedy-drama about love, sex and the fine line between the two. Ben Affleck stars as Holden McNeil, a New Jersey comic book writer who is roommates with his best friend and professional partner, artist Banky Edwards ( Jason Lee ). Their hit comic book series, "Bluntman and Chronic," is loosely patterned after a pair of acquaintances, Jay ( Jason Mewes ) and Silent Bob (played by Smith), two characters already familiar as supporting players in several Smith films. Into Holden's life comes Alyssa Jones ( Joey Lauren Adams ), a lesbian and fellow comic book creator who quickly becomes a close friend, although Holden is powerfully attracted to her. Eventually, Alyssa realizes that she is attracted to Holden as well and they begin a physical relationship, much to the consternation of Banky, whose ire over losing his best friend to a lesbian seems to border on romantic jealousy. After he learns something about Alyssa's sexual past, however, Holden's immature response to his new knowledge destroys both his romance with Alyssa and his friendship with Banky. Chasing Amy (1997) was the third film in what Smith referred to as his "New Jersey series," films set at least partly in the Garden State and featuring the Jay and Silent Bob characters. — Karl Williams
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 318
In Collection Yes
Purchase Date 8/4/2003
Tape Label 109
Product Details
Format VHS
Region Region 1
Release Date 2003
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Links
Internet Movie Database