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Chasing Amy (1997)

1997 • 1h 54m • Drama, Comedy • R
On September 22, 2026
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Filipe Manuel Neto on Chasing Amy

5/10 · Mar 13, 2024

This comedy felt fairly basic, relying on awkward conversations and situations for its humor. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started watching, especially since it was directed and written by Kevin Smith—familiar to many from “Clerks”—and he even has a small part in the film as his well-known character, Silent Bob. When it ended, I felt okay about it, though I don't think I’ll remember it for long. The story centers on an unusual romantic connection between two people who seem very different: Holden, a comic book artist living and working with his best friend, Banky. Holden, being a traditional sort of guy, finds himself thrown when he falls for Alyssa, a progressive woman with experience in relationships—who identifies as a lesbian but still has sex with men whenever she’s inclined. Their relationship creates awkwardness and leads Banky to attempt to shield Holden from this woman who is so unlike them. The premise of pairing a conventional man with an open-minded and experienced woman had potential, but the film doesn't really explore it beyond the discomfort that arises. The characters aren’t fleshed out well; they mostly serve to represent different approaches to sexuality. We don’t learn much about their inner lives or what drives them, and the movie struggles to generate genuinely funny moments from this setup. Reflecting on it, I think Banky's lines are the most amusing because his character is naturally impulsive and says whatever comes to mind. Given a script that lacks depth, jokes that rarely rise above mediocrity, and unremarkable production values, the film’s strongest aspect is the performances of the main actors—particularly Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, and Joey Lauren Adams. Affleck really stands out in bringing his character to life; he couldn't have made him more believable. Lee also does a good job being funny, even if his character isn’t complex. Joey Adams delivers a solid performance, and it’s surprising that this film didn’t do more for her career.

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