Chasing Amy
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71 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams
  • Summary: Lifelong best friends Holden (Affleck) and Banky (Lee) are enjoying success as the creators of the cult hit comic book "Bluntman and Chronic." When they meet fellow comic book artist Alyssa (Adams), Holden's desire for the beautiful charmer is immediate. Alyssa, however, has set her romantic sights elsewhere. (Miramax Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    100
    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.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    80
    Smith's knowing humor and unruffled style make a good antidote to gender chaos. Music by David Pirner contributes to the film's loose, inviting mood.
  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    The filmmaking technique of writer-director Kevin Smith has matured since the raunchy "Clerks," his popular debut movie; but although his dialogue is often witty, he still relies on blunt sexual humor to get his point across.
  4. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: G. Allen Johnson
    38
    The intention is there, but the needed emotional maturity isn't.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. BubbaF.
    10
    WOW! One of the best movies I have ever seen. Joey Lauren Adams is phenomenal. Her talent is immensely under utilized, supposedly because of her voice. Personally I find her voice intoxicating. Keep up the good work Smith.… Expand
  2. wololooo
    8
    A surprisingly honest film that proves Smith is capable of displaying tender, raw emotion and the hardship that goes with it. The characters are believeable and well-acted, and to be honest I think Jason Lee gave a stronger performance than Ben Affleck. Joey Lauren Adams was pretty annoying at times, but in the more serious dualogues between herself and Affleck she shows some real emotional intensity which doesn't seem forced in the slightest, something I really respect from actors/actresses. There's a lot of smart, snappy dialogue which has always been Smith's forte. The film drags a little in the middle third, and some scenes could certainly have been shortened or cut out. Overall though, Chasing Amy is a fresh and charming film, and one of the few romcoms I can tolerate.… Expand
  3. Andys_Reviews
    7
    As a production, it was ok; I did feel it didn
  4. DaveH.
    4
    Good concept, poor execution. The script is sophomoric, Affleck and Lee are dull, the direction is amateurish. That critics could universally pan funnier and more thought-provoking films on human sexuality and relationships such as Storytelling while lavishing Chasing Amy with such reviews as that of Richard Schickel is a testament to their smug conceit.… Expand

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