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| Year: 1997 |
| Director: Kevin Smith |
| Cast: Ethan Suplee, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Casey Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Guinevere Turner, Carmen Llywelyn, Matt Damon |
| Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime: 113 min. |
| IMDB: This film on IMDB |
| Subtitles: OpenSubtitles.org |
Holden and Banky represent two average guys in this movie, who just need someone to bring out their hidden secrets. Enter Alyssa Jones and Hooper LaMont, two homosexuals who are slightly more experienced than the former two. Together, Hooper and Alyssa show Holden and Banky that being gay isn't as bad as they might think. Meanwhile, Holden develops an 'untainted' love for Alyssa, one which she finally sees in him as well, taking Holden on a journey through the complexities of love in the 90s. |
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| Date: 2007-10-04 13:54:00 |
User: (Hidden Name) |
Chasing Amy(1997) is really a conventionally structured study in extreme romantic comedies. Despite its cursing, gaybashing humour, and an apparent conclusion about what lesbians need, Amy(1997)'s indie reply to whether love can blossom between gay and straight is definitely 'It's not whom you love --but HOW'.
When we meet them, comicbook artists Banky Edwards (Jason Lee) & Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) of Bank Holdup (clever business name) are raking it in, thanks to having recreated the living duo 'Silent' Bob (Kevin Smith) & Jay (Jason Mewes) (from the semi-prequel Mallrats(1995)), as comic heroes Bluntman & Chronic. Actually, Jay and 'Silent' Bob are also raking it in, thanks to likeness rights.
Writer/director Kevin Smith now admits that Mallrats(1995) turned out to be 'a $6,000,000-casting-call for Chasing Amy(1997)'.
Amy(1997)'s screenplay schools us about the comicbook business: 'The big bucks are in d!ck- and fart-jokes'; and audiences are still made up of 'over- or under-weight guys who don't get laid'.
Upon meeting lesser-known artistes Hooper-X (Dwight Ewell) and Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams), Holden is instantly and dangerously smitten with Alyssa. Dangerously, because his romantic impulse is oblivious to the fact that Alyssa is gay. In this story the hero might get the girl of his dreams, but he also gets her lifestyle, which easily outstrips them.
To our surprise, we discover Affleck's acting chops in this wrenching role. His monologue well deserves its reputation as the most emotionally accurate, best-delivered declaration of love on screen; yet it was Affleck's own nuanced take that extended the diner scene immediately before. He wanted to portray a man deeply in love, just watching his lady eat, because without such buildup his confession would've seemed too left-field.....crumbling its power.
As it stands, his monologue has become the movie's emotional cornerstone, allowing Holden to go into meltdown with'-If this is a crush, I don't think I could TAKE the real thing'.
Affleck's intensity is more than matched by Joey Adams'. The toughest reactions are all hers, since it's always Alyssa' reputation being impugned. Her 'in-the-zone' portrayal of the unwitting Queen of Suburban Legend qualifies Adams for any of Hollywood's meatiest parts.
The funniest scene belongs to Hooper-X (Ewell) and Banky (Jason Lee, in the role he was born for), as they continue their bickering insider's analysis of the 'classics'. Finally, Banky explodes at Hooper: 'You're insane; Archie is not f***ing Mr Weatherby!'
Hooper's dishonest brainwashing of an innocent child fan isn't nearly so funny. Duping adults for market penetration is one thing; brainwashing kids (with RACISM, no less) is another.....!!!
The gleeful peppering of swearwords gives Amy(1997) a charm that amply rewards our charity in overlooking the "pepper". Smith's language is, frankly, a lot easier to take than most other directors' love-scenes; until his Miaow Mix night finally degenerates to an unnecessary mess of gratuitous c-words.
That aside, Smith deserves great credit for his candor. His sexually frank dialogue is enlivened by so many pop culture references that Amy(1997) is almost too hip. For instance, it's not often that a writer endows his hero with a gloriously embarrassing erection scene.
Banky and Holden's 'chemistry' as friends was key to making their constant mutual cursing seem merely stylistic. Since neither is much good in relationships other than with each other, we eventually witness Banky attempt to satisfy his weekend needs with 30x'strokebooks'. Many have taken this as a sign of Banky's 'homosexual panic'.
Obviously, no-one has ever come between them before; but since Holden now only emerges from his Alyssa-cocoon to criticise Banky's (defensive) gaybashing, Banky realises he's losing his friend to a more adult life where what one says, and thinks, MATTER. This newfound seriousness is also prompting Holden to reject a 'sellout' TV version of their comic, causing additional financial discord in their business partnership.
To Banky, Alyssa is about to snatch his best friend from him with some 'legitimacy', so it's his private self-doubt that leads us down the garden path of 'homosexuality'. And since Holden really loves Alyssa --he's not just looking for 'cool/weird sex'-- Banky is forced to demonise her (in the deleted 'Mata Hari' scene). Banky's resultant 'dirt' reveals Alyssa to be the infamous 'Finger Cuffs' from the 'burbs (cleverly dovetailing into Smith's 'New Jersey Trilogy'). Alyssa's past catches up with her just as she's gotten over it.
True love somehow still sparks between the gay/straight couple, albeit with a gathering of stormclouds. Once Holden finally admits his own objections to Alyssa's past, his rejection of her feels like a bodyblow.
Her piercing cries are as raw as cinema gets.
Finally, capitulating to his useless (ie as an appendix, or an extra hole in the head) male ego, Holden suggests a most 'male' solution to the intimacy-triangle with Banky: a threesome, forcing Alyssa once again to heartbreak.
Finally Smith should be commended for his restraint at handling the ending. His subtle depiction of tinged regret remains rare in American cinema. While some audiences cheered Alyssa's final decision, Smith's ending doesn't pull too many punches, making Amy(1997) a truly exhausting ride.
Disappointingly, much of the movie debate has centered on Banky's alleged 'homosexuality'. Using Occam's Razor, we need only observe his platonic jealousy: alone, Banky would never pine for Holden; but pushed, his abiding love melds with his needs.
In an utter travesty of their brotherhood, Holden calls this 'attraction', St Elmo's fire. His rush to judgment is unfair to everyone. We all imprint on the people we love, but that's no reason to fear Freud.
Hooper is self-servingly wrong.
Banky's love of Holden is, instead, person-specific yet gender-irrelevant; every bit as inclusive as Alyssa's. This makes him PICKY, not gay. Doors to identity like love-triangles should always be treated with respect, not cheapened to a 'threesome'. Both Banky and Alyssa deserve better from Holden.
Leaving no stone unturned, Chasing Amy(1997) proudly stands as Kevin Smith's probing, veracious, and very personal stake in romantic-comedy turf. It's difficult to see how anyone, including Smith himself, will ever top it.(10/10) |
| Date: 2007-10-04 13:54:05 |
User: (Hidden Name) |
Being a huge Kevin Smith fan, its no wonder I love this movie so much, it is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Its a close toss up for my favorite Smith movie, right next to Clerks.
The Plot: Holden McNeil(Ben Affleck) and Banky Edwards(Jason Lee) are two long time best friends and the co-creators of their successful comic book Bluntman and Chronic. One day while they were pushing their comic at a comic/sci fi convention, they met a girl named Alyssa Jones. Holden immediately falls for Alyssa, but his hopes are shattered once he finds out a shocking surprise, she's a lesbian. Still, they form a great friendship which only makes Holden more in love with her. Once Holden reveals his love to Alyssa, they form what seems like a great relationship. Things change; however, once Banky fears that this friendship will affect their long friendship and Holden has to deal with Alyssa's rich past.
The Good: This is a very well done movie. Kevin Smith is well known for his creative dialog and clever direction in all of his movies, this is no exception. The actors performances, especially those of Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Joey Lauren Adams, and Dwight Ewell, is exceptional. You won't find better direction for this kind of movie. I normally don't like love stories but this is one of those rare exceptions.
The Bad: Nothing really bad about this movie but its not for everyone. First off, the movie deals with some really touchy subject matter. Its also one of the most profane movies I've seen. If you are offended of either one of these subjects, I wouldn't recommend it.
Overall: Chasing Amy is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I give it a 10/10! |
| Date: 2007-10-04 13:54:14 |
User: (Hidden Name) |
Love stories are difficult to do well. So is comedy. Kevin Smith does both. Very very well.
Chasing Amy is, in my opinion Kevin Smith's best movie (Clerks 2nd, Dogma 3rd) and I really don't know where to start the praise.
Traditionally, Hollywood romantic comedies are... well, bad. Really lame PG-13 comedy, with some catch phrase repeated ad nauseum, and always some sort of "hilarious" incident involving a baby or a cute dog. And the characters are just as annoying as the lame jokes, so ultimately, you don't really care about whether or not they get together in the end.
Chasing Amy is different. These characters are lifelike.This isn't a romantic comedy for teenage girls. It's a movie for adults. Almost everyone can relate to being a situation where they've loved someone so much, but due to certain circumstances, you just weren't able to have that person. And I guess that's what Amy's all about. Unrequited love. Well, Unrequited love and sexual identity, but that's another topic for another day.
The real genius of this film is that for all it's serious themes, it manages to convey it's message without being at all pretentious. Most independent films have this sort of, arrogant pretentious "I'm so artistic" feel about them.......And I hate that. Smith's success lies in the fact that his movies are meaningful, and they're actually funny as well. And Chasing Amy is no exception.
In short, you'll be hard pressed to find a more entertaining, and realistic love story than Chasing Amy. It's combination of hilarious dialogue, interesting characters, and realistic themes makes it a winner. |
| Date: 2007-10-04 13:54:20 |
User: (Hidden Name) |
I'm probably as big of a Kevin Smith fan as you're likely to see. I've seen all his movies, and look up to him as a god. He is my inspiration as an aspiring filmmaker. This is not only his best, but it's the best movie of the romantic comedy genre. In romantic comedies, their goal is to make us care for the characters, and want to see them end up happy. This movie brings us characters that we not only care deeply for, but would LOVE to hang out with in real life. These are the coolest, and hippest characters you will ever see in a film of any genre.
These characters are Holden McNeill (Ben Affleck), and Banky Edwards (Jason Lee). They are comic book artists, and best friends since childhood. Their comic is about two stoner superheroes named "Bluntman and Chronic," based on their acquaintances, Jay (Jason Mewes), and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith). It's obvious that nothing has ever come between Holden and Banky before. It all starts at a comic book convention. They meet a fellow comic book artist, the beautiful Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams). She and Holden quickly become friends. Holden falls for her, and intends to ask her out. But he learns the truth the hard way. Alyssa is a lesbian. This devastates Holden, but fascinates Banky, who engages in a discussion with her about different kinds of sex.
Holden and Alyssa become good friends. Holden confesses his love for her in the most touching love confirmation scene I've ever seen. They start dating, much to the dismay of Banky. Banky is worried about losing his lifelong friend to a "dyke," as he calls them. He schemes to break them up. He lets Holden in on Alyssa's sexual past, and all hell breaks loose, in the romance, and the friendship. Will it be resolved? Just wait and see.
This movie brought me and my best friend closer together. It has a sad ending, and if you watch it with a friend, I guarantee that it will get you into a discussion about love and romance, like it did with me and my friend. This movie captivates us with it's hilarious sense of humor, which is in the first half. By the time the more dramatic second half begins, we're so into the movie, that even the film becoming a drama can't turn us away. It is the kind of movie that will have you begging for more when it's over. I give you the strongest recommendation of 10/10.
It is rated R for Strong Graphic Sex-Related Dialogue, Language, Sexuality, and Drug Content. Sex: 8/10 Violence: 3/10 Swearing: 10/10 Drugs: 4/10 |
| Date: 2007-10-04 13:54:31 |
User: (Hidden Name) |
| Chasing Amy is again a look into some strange people's lives. This movie strays a bit from the style of Kevin Smith's first two movies, in that the story seems to play a more important role in the movie. In the past the story was almost irrelevant to the hilariously entertaining dialogue. Not that this dialogue is not strange and entertaining as well, but the story does seem to dominate more. Although I enjoyed Clerks the most, I enjoyed this movie as well. Don't you love how Brian O'Halloran from Clerks (Dante) keeps popping up in all of Kevin Smith's movies!? |
| Date: 2007-10-04 13:54:40 |
User: (Hidden Name) |
| "Chasing Amy" has to be the best love story of 1997. It was emotional, gripping, funny, sad, heartwarming, and had some great jokes. How could anyone deny that this screenplay was anything less than original, or perfection. Absolutely intoxicating. The performances were right on and the writing was magnificent. Kevin Smith is, without a doubt, one of the best new writers. With this movie he goes to a whole new level. "Clerks" was great, and I think I'm one of the five people that enjoyed "Mallrats", but "Chasing Amy" takes the cake. Nothing else came even close that year. That movie should have made a star out of Joey Lauren Adams. She gave the BEST performance in 1997 and was robbed of an Oscar nomination, as was the script. The scene outside of the ice rink is more than enough to show just how good she was. And anyone who can watch that ending, the you don't know if you should cry or jump for joy ending, and not feel something, is heartless. The movie was great. It is one of my personal favorites, and will always be. |
| Date: 2007-10-04 13:54:49 |
User: (Hidden Name) |
| "Chasing Amy" is a clever and engaging urban love story that just exudes with Kevin Smith's gritty humour. The film's examination of sexuality, and everything involved with it, doesn't for one second sound untrue, even when it makes sure that everything being pointed out is expressed frankly and colourfully. It's not everyday we get a story of a heterosexual man falling in love with a homosexual woman, and although the concept could easily have resulted in a disaster of a movie, "Chasing Amy" manages to layer everything almost flawlessly. There are no predictable pitfalls in this film, and nothing is wrapped up in a neat little package. We are offered a group of characters that are likable but flawed, who don't always get, or give, what we would usually expect. I have to say, I never knew what was going to happen next, it manages to be consistenly offbeat without being unrealistic. Ben Affleck and Joey Lauren Adams have incredible chemistry together, perfectly displaying all the emotional complications a relationship as eccentric as theirs would have. Jason Lee was also outstanding in his role of the vaguely jealous best friend. The only thing that bothered me about this film was there was too much YELLING!! and it was slightly uneven at times. But generally I liked it a lot, and I'm just thankful that Kevin Smith is producing such fine work like this, it is truly a refreshing escape from Hollywood's formulaic sap. |
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